Senior Accounting Analyst

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes.

Job Duties:

• Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and processes and leads the development of best practices
• Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Analyzes financial data and serves as a point person for BDO's key subsidiaries
• Assists in the coordination and execution of annual external audits
• Supports system implementations within our reporting software as well as our transactional systems
• Supports purchase accounting activities for M&A transactions
• Assists in preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including the resolution of any issues identified
• Reviews, documents and assists in the implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and internal control procedures
• Assists in the analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants
• Serves as a resource for other departments regarding financial reporting and analysis
• Partners with BDO's Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle/process
• Partners with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement within the Firm's financial system landscape
• Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed
• Other duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of general accounting experience, required
• Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
• Prior experience using PeopleSoft Financials, preferred
• Prior experience using Hyperion, preferred
• Prior experience using fixed asset systems, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
• Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Strong data entry skills
• Possesses superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the accounting processes