Accounting Operations Analyst
The Accounting Operations Analyst supports the Finance Operations & Consolidations team by managing quarterly analytics calendars, preparing variance and flux analysis reports, and assisting with journal entries for eliminations and allocations. This role offers exposure to consolidation accounting, ERP systems like NetSuite, and AI-driven process improvements, working closely with senior management to enhance financial close and reporting workflows in a fintech environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Accounting Operations Analyst to support the Finance Operations & Consolidations function. This early-to-mid career role provides exposure to consolidation accounting, ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), close-management tools (e.g., FloQast), and process-improvement/automation initiatives, including AI pilots. You will work closely with the Senior Manager, Operations & Consolidations and broader Finance teams to own analytics calendars, prepare variance analysis, and help streamline month-end/quarter-end close activities.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage the quarterly analytics (FQ) calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance submissions.
- Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Implement and maintain an operations calendar covering audit requests, regulatory deliverables, and other recurring non-close obligations.
- Assist with FQ- and NetSuite-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
- Support day-to-day FloQast activities: task and reconciliation setup, checklist maintenance, and close-task streamlining.
- Prepare eliminations and allocation journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly consolidation close.
- Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership, other Finance teams, and auditors.
- Partner with the Senior Manager to pilot, test, and roll out AI and automation tools to reduce manual effort in close and reporting workflows.
- Support special projects focused on AI, efficiency, and process improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience (internship or co-op experience considered).
- Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and basic consolidation concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior exposure to financial services, broker-dealer, or fintech accounting.
- Experience supporting an external audit or quarterly review.
- Familiarity with NetSuite or another ERP system.
- Experience with FloQast or other close-management/automation tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with account-level GL detail.
- Ability to summarize account-level detail into clear, audit-ready explanations.
- Highly organized; comfortable owning recurring calendars and deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills; able to explain financial detail to non-technical audiences.
- Curious and proactive about process improvement, automation, and AI tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $57,456 — $71,820 (annual base). Exact compensation will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.
- Employment type: Full-time (Contract/Full-time engagement as posted).
- Benefits may include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), EAP, competitive PTO, 401(k) match, parental leave, HSA contribution match, paid Calm subscription, and learning reimbursement. Hybrid work arrangements may be available depending on the role.
Additional Notes
- This job is located in Schiller Park, IL.
- This job description is not exhaustive — duties and responsibilities may change over time.
- Confidential Client is committed to fair hiring practices and equal opportunity.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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