Accounting Analyst

About the role

Description We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a Financial Services organization supporting core accounting operations in New York, New York. This fully remote opportunity is a Long-term Contract position ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail and a steady approach to high-volume financial processing. The role centers on receivables, cash application, payables support, billing activities, and reconciliations, while also assisting with additional accounting needs as priorities shift.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer receivable activity accurately and on schedule to help maintain complete and current financial records.

• Record and apply incoming payments, matching cash receipts to the appropriate accounts and documentation while resolving routine discrepancies.

• Assist with payable workflows by reviewing invoices and supporting payment processing activities in accordance with accounting procedures.

• Prepare and distribute recurring accounting reports used to support weekly operational tracking and team review.

• Monitor assigned accounting or service tickets, follow up on open items, and complete required actions within expected deadlines.

• Perform reconciliations across relevant accounts to identify variances and support the accuracy of ledger balances.

• Handle billing support tasks and contribute to day-to-day accounting activities across the broader finance function.

• Complete onboarding training for internal software tools and use those platforms effectively in daily accounting work.

• Support special assignments and ad hoc projects as business demands evolve. Requirements • At least 1 year of experience in an accounting or finance support role.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general billing processes.

• Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating routine payment or balance discrepancies.

• Ability to manage transactional accounting work with a high level of accuracy and consistency.

• Comfortable using accounting systems and learning new software platforms during onboarding.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams on financial items.

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