Accounting Technology Analyst
The Accounting Technology Analyst at Confidential Client applies technical skills in programming, automation, and AI to enhance accounting processes by driving efficiency, quality, and control. This role partners with accounting and finance teams to design and implement automation solutions that accelerate financial close and improve data reliability, enabling accountants to focus on higher-value analysis. The position requires strong technical fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Accounting Technology Analyst role focuses on applying software, data, automation, and AI skills to streamline and transform accounting processes. You will work closely with Accounting, Finance, and technology partners to identify repetitive manual work, design practical automation, and scale solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
- Partner with Accounting teams to map end-to-end processes, identify pain points, data flows, controls, and automation opportunities.
- Design, build, test, document, deploy, and support automation using programming languages, workflow tools, data platforms, and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Apply responsible AI/ML techniques to accounting use cases: data classification, anomaly detection, document processing, reconciliation support, and insight generation.
- Reduce manual work in the financial close to accelerate timing, improve visibility, and enable earlier issue identification.
- Develop data pipelines, queries, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve timeliness and accuracy of accounting information.
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements, process maps, solution designs, and test plans.
- Test solutions, troubleshoot defects, monitor production, and collaborate with Accounting, IT, cybersecurity, and vendors to resolve issues.
- Build automations with appropriate access controls, change management, validation, audit trails, data-quality, and information-security controls.
- Create reusable components, technical standards, training materials, and knowledge repositories to enable global adoption.
- Communicate progress, risks, and value to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
You’ll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Foundational programming skills in one or more languages (Python, SQL, Java, C#, JavaScript).
- Understanding of software development fundamentals: requirements, source control, testing, debugging, documentation, deployment, and support.
- Hands-on exposure to structured data, databases, APIs, or data transformation through coursework, projects, internships, or co-ops.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly in a fast-paced environment.
Even better, you may have...
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or other practical experience in software, data, automation, or AI — recent grads and entry-level candidates encouraged.
- Familiarity with AI concepts and tools (generative AI, prompt design, model limitations, data privacy, validation, responsible use).
- Curiosity and willingness to learn accounting processes, controls, and business practices.
Location & Logistics
- Location: Dearborn, MI (hybrid) — onsite four or more days per week.
- Employment type: Full time (Contractor arrangement may apply as indicated).
- Salary range: $74,300–$124,500 per year (salary grade 6). Final base salary will be set based on skills, experience, job scope and market factors.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification will be required at time of hire.
- This role is with a Confidential Client in the IT industry supporting Accounting transformation.
Why join
Our client offers practical benefits and programs that support career growth and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and support programs for new parents.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Employee resource groups and volunteer time off.
- Competitive paid time off and holiday schedules.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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