Accounting Analyst

Ascendo Resources; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Tampa is seeking a detail-oriented professional for an accounting role. The successful candidate will analyze data, reconcile discrepancies, and support month-end reporting processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in accounting or finance is beneficial, but no degree is necessary. Join a dynamic team and contribute to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance, or data analysis.
• Familiar with end-of-month financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from management systems and external sources.
• Develop procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Support month-end duties including validation and reviews.
• Contribute to special projects to improve reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience performing accounting-related or analytical functions. This role is ideal for someone who understands end-of-month financial processes, data reconciliation, and report analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in our monthly premium remittance and related financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull and analyze data from internal management systems.
• Compare premium history to data from external underwriting systems.
• Develop and document procedures to ensure compliance and process consistency.
• Compare, verify, and reconcile datasets to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clear documentation of findings and adjustments.
• Assist with report and statement analysis related to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Support general end-of-month duties, including data validation and account review.
• Ad Hoc & Special Projects:
• Contribute to various analytical or reporting projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting, finance, or data analysis role (no accounting degree required).
• Familiarity with end-of-month financial close or reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.