Accounting and Automation Analyst

Stand Together; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together seeks an Accounting & Automation Analyst to support core accounting operations while applying AI and automation to increase efficiency. The role offers exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit prep, with ownership of automation initiatives from day one.

The position invites candidates located in the Washington DC area or Wichita, Kansas, and emphasizes hands-on experience with ERP systems and data tools, plus 1–2 years of entry-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (internships/counts).
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and general ledger.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct/NetSuite/Oracle).
• Interest in AI and automation and ability to apply them to accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and streamline accounting tasks using AI tools with proper documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in line with internal controls.
• Identify repetitive workflows and partner with senior staff to automate them.
• Document automated processes and maintain audit trails.
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports and schedules.
• Support audit requests with compiled schedules and documentation.
• Identify process gaps and propose improvement ideas.
• Participate in testing and adoption of new tools or system enhancements.

Skills

AI tools usage

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Related tech field coursework (IS/CS/Data Analytics)

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Oracle

Power Automate

Python

Excel macros

Job description

The Accounting & Automation Analyst supports core accounting operations while actively using AI tools and automation to amplify the team’s capacity. This role is ideal for a candidate 1–2 years out of college who brings intellectual curiosity to the close process and sees technology as a force multiplier, not a shortcut. The Analyst will build a strong accounting foundation while helping the team work smarter. This role offers hands‑on exposure to month‑end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit preparation — alongside real ownership of automation initiatives from day one.

Stand Together is open to applicants located in the Washington DC area as well as Wichita, Kansas, for this position.

How You Will Contribute

AI & Automation

• Use AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to draft, review, and streamline accounting tasks such as preparing and recording journal entries with appropriate support and documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with internal controls.

• Identify repetitive workflows and partner with senior team members to automate them.
• Document automated processes and maintain clear audit trails.

Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist in preparing internal financial reports and schedules.
• Support audit requests by compiling schedules and documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and raise improvement ideas to the team.
• Participate in testing and adopting new tools or system enhancements.

What You Will Bring

• Genuine interest in AI and automation — you’ve experimented with these tools and see them as force multipliers.
• Exposure to or interest in automation tools such as Power Automate, Python, or Excel macros.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow processes, meet deadlines, and document work clearly.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent coursework OR Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (internships and entry-level roles count).
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and the general ledger.
• Experience with an ERP system (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Oracle).
• Experience with Snowflake or other data warehouse/analytics platforms.

$75,000 - $110,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $75,000-$110,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long‑term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.