Lead Accounting Analyst

XChange Software Inc · White plains, United States

Job Description :-

• Perform and assist with our day to day operational accounting and monthly close process
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries and conduct financial statement analytics
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, development of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures
• Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis
• Conduct detailed P&L reviews / analysis
• Collaborate with and support external auditors for annual audit
• Strengthening the company’s internal control environment and control processes.
• Business collaborating with corporate, and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Credentials/Skills :-

• In Office / 5 days per week
• 5-7+ years accounting experience; CPA or MBA preferred
• Takes initiative and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy
• Ownership of accounting operational processes and experience with automation of operational processes
• Advanced Excel skills required with knowledge of SAGE 100 accounting systems a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies
• Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration
• Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports
• Ability to multi-task in and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment

Successful Attributes :

1. Accountability, Ownership, & Dependability

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight
• Achieves results with little oversight
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency by meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules
• Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures

1. Accuracy of Work / Attention to Detail

• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Performs tasks with care; is thorough. Makes few if any errors
• Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies
• Remains aware and takes of care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant

1. Business Analysis/Reasoning, Communication and Partnership

• Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems in order to align the performance of a business line with the rest of the organization.
• Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Interacts positively with co-workers and others; understands and relates to others
• Speaking – presents information clearly, concisely, and logically; focuses on key points
• Writing – conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

1. Risk Management / Internal Controls

• Ensuring the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risk while striving to attain objectives
• Assessing the risk while considering the objectives and parameters of the organization
• Identifying levels of risk and communicating to the group, stakeholders, or sponsors suggested options for achieving the objective with a shared-understanding of the risks.