Provide transactional support across the full accounting cycle: compile and analyze large datasets for budgets, forecasts and ad hoc reports; prepare audit-ready records and variance memos; reconcile PO process; validate costing and process expenses; manage A/R, billing, month-end entries, and receipts journal uploads; work with project and property teams to ensure accurate budgets and invoicing.
SUMMARY
The Accounting/Reporting Analyst provides complex transactional support for financial and operational processes within a full accounting cycle, while being a pivotal financial resource to all business units and stakeholders.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis and Reporting
- Works closely with the project delivery and property management teams to compile and analyze data for budgets, forecasts and ad hoc reporting to support the contract
- Works with very large data sets to create reports and identify trends and leading indicator analysis
- Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records for audits
- Prepares memos and provides variance explanations, summarizes findings and recommendations
Accounting
- Performs reconciliation of the Purchase Order (PO) process for the portfolio to ensure full compliance
- Validates accurate costing code and process Business Expenses for payment
- Reviews and approves project budgets and client work authorizations for accuracy and ensure timely completion
- Researches outstanding balances on invoices and statements
- Prepares and distributes monthly invoices and billing file preparation
- Compiles and posts month end entries
- Sets up Accounts Receivable and Receipts Journal Voucher and upload to internal system
- Prepares spreadsheet for monthly A/R revenues and receipts and enter into system
- Updates Billing Report with Current YTD information
- Other tasks and duties as required
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- More than one year, up to three years of job related experience
- Undergraduate University degree in Accounting or Finance
- High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- Professional Designation of CPA would be desirable
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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