Accounting Analyst

GCU of USA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GCU of USA is seeking an Accounting Analyst to prepare and review bank reconciliations, support month-end closes, and assist the Assistant Controller with financial projects. The role requires intermediate Excel, proficiency with general ledger systems, and self-motivation.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and up to four years of accounting experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and a willingness to learn insurance accounting and new procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Up to 4 years of accounting experience.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and general ledger systems.
• Experience with data mining and Power BI; familiarity with AI tools like Copilot.
• Strong verbal and written communication and analytical abilities.
• Self-starter who can maintain steady workflow and support team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank reconciliations for premium collections and claims.
• Maintain GL activity for subsidiaries and record intercompany receivables/payables.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Process and reconcile daily deposits.
• Maintain analysis of GL accounts.
• Assist with Unclaimed Property reports.
• Create reports/dashboards with Power BI; apply AI tools to improve analysis.
• Compile data for quarterly and annual regulatory filings.
• Participate in hedging activities and reporting.
• Support other special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-starter

Strong communication

Data mining

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

General ledger systems

MS Office

Job description

In the role as an Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations, preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and support the Assistant Controller in other financial activities and projects. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in an accounting office role. This person should have an intermediate knowledge working with financial general ledger systems; have advanced excel skills and be proficient in other MS office programs. In addition, our candidate must be a self-starter who can maintain a steady workflow pace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete and maintain various bank reconciliations over premium collections and claim payments
• Maintain general ledger activity for certain subsidiaries and perform accounting analysis and recording of intercompany receivables/payables
• Active involvement in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Process and reconcile daily deposits.
• Maintain account analysis over various general ledger accounts
• Participate in the completion of the Unclaimed Property reports.
• Apply data mining techniques, develop reports and dashboards using modern reporting tools such as Power BI, and leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance financial analysis, identify trends, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Compile financial data and reports needed to support the Quarterly and Annual Statement filings with insurance regulators.
• Participate in hedging activities and reporting
• Complete any other special projects deemed necessary by Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Up to 4 years practical accounting experience. Demonstrates technical acumen and strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel. Working knowledge of general ledger systems.
• Experience with data mining and financial data analysis, proficiency in modern reporting tools such as Power BI, and hands-on experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to support analysis and streamline accounting workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self starter with a desire to learn insurance accounting, new skills and procedures.
• Ability to maintain steady pace of workflow and provide support to team members as directed.