Accounting & Financial Analyst - AI-Driven Insights

Pro Staff; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking an Accounting & Financial Analyst to support monthly accounting, financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with the Controller and CFO while partnering with department leaders to provide meaningful financial insights and support sound business decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, month-end reporting, budget reviews, and assisting with year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables.
• Experience with ERP systems or ERP implementations.
• Interest in AI tools and automation in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accruals, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly variance analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts, identify trends, and provide recommendations to management.
• Take ownership of month-end reporting, including preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial results.
• Analyze department expenses and budgets and present key findings and variances to department leaders.
• Assist the Controller and CFO with monthly financial statements, bank reporting, and month-over-month and year-over-year variance explanations.
• Support year-end audit activities, including preparing schedules, gathering AP and AR third-party documentation, and completing requested financial analysis.
• Serve as a business partner to other departments, providing financial guidance and helping leaders make informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial processes through automation, technology, and enhanced reporting.
• Explore and evaluate AI tools and emerging technologies that can improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across accounting and financial processes.
• Assist in implementing AI-driven solutions for areas such as account reconciliations, deposit postings, financial analysis, reporting, and other accounting workflows.
• Partner with accounting and management teams to evaluate new ERP capabilities and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Maintain appropriate controls and ensure financial information is accurate, reliable, and compliant with GAAP.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pro Staff is seeking an Accounting & Financial Analyst to support monthly accounting, financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with the Controller and CFO while partnering with department leaders to provide meaningful financial insights and support sound business decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, month-end reporting, budget reviews, and assisting with year-end audits.