Accounting Analyst

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

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC partners with a well-established financial institution in Oklahoma City to hire a Financial Audit Analyst. The role combines internal audit, data analysis, reporting, and process improvement to strengthen internal controls.

You will work closely with leadership and stakeholders to review processes, analyze data, and communicate findings. The position emphasizes independent project management and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

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

• 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.