Accounting Analyst

Connect Search, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Financial Audit Analyst in the Oklahoma City area. The role supports internal audit, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. You will review business processes, analyze data, identify discrepancies, and strengthen internal controls.

The position combines audit work with data analysis, reporting, and operational improvement. Collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 1+ year of audit experience.
• 2+ years in analytic, reporting, or data-focused environment.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with large data sets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed audits of internal programs and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate controls and identify efficiency and risk-management opportunities.
• Partner with internal audit and other areas to reconcile findings and support audits.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc leadership reports.
• Aggregate data from multiple sources to identify trends and exceptions.
• Develop reports, databases, and queries to support ongoing analysis.
• Communicate findings clearly to management and senior leadership.
• Manage multiple projects with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Connect Search is partnering with a well-established financial institution in the Oklahoma City area to identify a Financial Audit Analyst for a highly visible role supporting internal audit, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

This position will work closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to review business processes, analyze data, identify discrepancies, and help strengthen internal controls. It is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys combining audit work with data analysis, reporting, and operational improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform detailed audits of internal programs, processes, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Research discrepancies, identify root causes, and provide recommendations for process or policy improvements
• Evaluate existing controls and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management
• Partner with internal audit and other business areas to reconcile findings and support audit-related initiatives
• Prepare and execute monthly, recurring, and ad hoc reporting for leadership
• Aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring further review
• Develop and maintain reports, databases, and queries used to support ongoing analysis
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management and senior leadership
• Manage multiple detailed projects independently while using sound judgment and strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• 1+ year of audit experience
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical, reporting, or data-focused environment
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams