Accounting Analyst (FP&A Track)

firstPRO, Inc; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad exposure to accounting and finance operations

Clear development path into financial analysis

Hands-on experience with modern financial systems

Job summary

A growing dynamic firm in Swarthmore seeks an Accounting Analyst to join their team. This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions. Responsibilities include month-end close, financial operations, and process improvement while supporting the transition into financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment with clear growth opportunities into strategic finance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience or strong internship experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support timely month-end close.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Eagerness to learn

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated early-career professional to join a growing, dynamic firm. Ideal for a recent graduate or candidate with 1–2 years of experience (or strong internship exposure), this role offers hands-on experience across core accounting functions with a clear growth path into Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

The Accounting Analyst will play a key role in month-end close, financial operations, and process improvement, while gradually expanding into financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting as the company scales. We’re looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Month-End Close (Primary Focus)
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support a timely, accurate month-end close
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing review, and cash management
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting
• Support KPI tracking, dashboards, and recurring management reports
• Assist in building forecasts and financial models as experience grows
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and operational metrics
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making as automation and team growth shift focus toward FP&A initiatives

Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Work across financial systems including NetSuite, Ramp, Numeric, Paylocity, Power BI, and internal tools
• Troubleshoot data issues, perform data quality checks, and help maintain system integrations
• Support automation and workflow improvements across close, invoicing, reporting, and compliance
• Build and maintain documentation, SOPs, and process maps to help scale financial operations
• Partner with Revenue Operations, HR, and Operations to gather and validate financial and operational data
• Provide operational support such as payroll or onboarding data checks
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects typical of a lean, high-growth organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–2 years of accounting experience or strong internship experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, evolving environment

Why This Role

• Broad exposure to accounting, finance operations, and FP&A
• Clear development path into financial analysis and strategic finance
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growing organization
• Hands-on experience with modern financial systems and automation