Accounting Services Analyst II

Job Track Description:

- Performs technical activities and manages projects.
- Engages and influences key stakeholders.

General Profile

- Develops role-specific skills and knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.

Functional Knowledge

- Understands accounting theories, practices, and procedures.

Business Expertise

- Applies knowledge of business drivers, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, budgeting, and new-origination funding to financial reporting and decisions.

Impact

- Supports team performance through quality service and accurate, timely information and deliverables.

Leadership

- Provides informal guidance to new team members; no supervisory responsibilities.

Problem Solving

- Resolves accounting issues using technical experience and established methods.

Interpersonal Skills

- Coordinates accounting activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibility Statements

- Reports business-critical project and people metrics for client operations.
- Liaises with accounts payable (AP) and business teams.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly balance justifications and documentation.
- Coordinates month-end close, financial reporting, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Reviews and approves daily funding requests for new originations within delegated authority and procedures.
- Performs general ledger (GL) and intercompany reconciliations; investigates variances and follows up on outstanding items.
- Supports annual G&A budgeting and monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Prepares accurate, timely accounting reports, dashboards, presentations, and monthly submissions to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Liaises with external auditors and provides schedules, documentation, and responses for financial, bank, and compliance audits.
- Improves accounting processes, streamlines workflows, and strengthens controls.
- Monitors accounting compliance and escalates exceptions.
- Performs special projects, ad hoc financial analysis, and other assigned duties for senior management.
- Complies with company policies and standards.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
- At least three (3) years of industry or public accounting experience, including month-end close.
- Knowledge of financial accounting, GL reconciliations, and financial statements; lease accounting knowledge is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent, including Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to investigate issues and deliver solutions.
- Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail while managing competing tasks and project deadlines.
- Clearly explains complex financial information to teams, senior management, auditors, and compliance reviewers.
- Works independently and collaboratively, seeking guidance on unfamiliar or complex matters.
- Willingness and availability to work weekends and overtime when required.