Accounting Analyst

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join its finance team, focused on overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable function, managing vendor relationships, and supporting expense reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity of payment operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in AP or accounting within financial services. Proficiency with Workday and Excel is expected, along with strong internal controls and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounting operations, or finance within an asset management firm, hedge fund or financial services firm
• Experience supporting invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and expense reporting
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Workday and Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor maintenance and payment processing
• Ensure accurate allocation of expenses across general ledger accounts, departments, and business units while maintaining strong internal controls
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and support month-end close activities, reporting and financial analysis
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment inquiries, maintain vendor compliance documentation, and identify process improvement opportunities

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor payments

Expense reporting

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Company Summary:

An alternative investment management firm is looking to hire a business critical Accounting Analyst to join its finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable function, managing vendor relationships, supporting expense reporting processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payment operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor maintenance and payment processing
• Ensure accurate allocation of expenses across general ledger accounts, departments, and business units while maintaining strong internal controls
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and support month-end close activities, reporting and financial analysis
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment inquiries, maintain vendor compliance documentation, and identify process improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounting operations, or finance within an asset management firm, hedge fund or financial services firm
• Experience supporting invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and expense reporting
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Workday and Excel