Analyst, Finance and Accounting (General Accounting)

Oriental Bank; Río Piedras (PR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Bank in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking an Finance & Accounting Analyst to bridge managerial accounting, reporting, and analytics. You will support month-end close, prepare analyses, develop KPI reporting, and create dashboards to inform leadership decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years of experience, advanced Excel, and bilingual English/Spanish. You will work hybrid from San Juan, collaborating with multiple units to improve data quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting, finance, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and GAAP understanding.
• Experience with financial analysis and interpreting complex data.
• Advanced Excel skills for modeling and reporting.
• Experience preparing analyses, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities for subsidiaries.
• Manage accounting activities and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Review transactions, accruals, allocations, reserves, and classifications.
• Prepare journal entries, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Perform profitability analysis and managerial reporting.
• Conduct financial, operational, cost, and KPI analyses.
• Research accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate impact of new standards and propose actions.
• Assist in development and implementation of GAAP policies.
• Develop reporting solutions, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Support Workday reporting and dashboard development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality.
• Help design managerial accounting structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency via automation.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

Power BI/Power Query

Dashboard development

Job description

The Finance & Accounting Analyst supports managerial accounting, financial reporting, and business analytics initiatives across multiple business units and subsidiaries. This role is responsible for supporting month-end close activities, preparing accounting analyses, evaluating transactions and allocations, developing KPI reporting, and creating dashboards and reporting solutions that help leaders make informed business decisions. The position also assists with technical accounting research, accounting policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hybrid position based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help bridge accounting, financial reporting, and business analytics by:

• Supporting month-end and beginning-of-month close activities for assigned subsidiaries.
• Managing accounting activities and financial reporting processes for multiple business entities.
• Reviewing accounting transactions, accruals, allocations, reserves, and classifications to ensure financial accuracy.
• Preparing journal entries, accounting adjustments, and reclassifications when necessary.
• Performing profitability analysis and managerial reporting that provide valuable business insights.
• Conducting financial, operational, cost, and KPI analyses requested by business partners and leadership teams.
• Researching and interpreting accounting standards, technical accounting guidance, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating the impact of new accounting standards and recommending appropriate actions.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls aligned with GAAP.
• Developing reporting solutions, dashboards, and data visualizations that support decision-making.
• Supporting Workday reporting initiatives and dashboard development efforts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks, streamline processes, and improve data quality.
• Helping design and maintain managerial accounting structures that strengthen business performance reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting efficiency through automation, standardization, and analytics.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting, finance, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and interpreting complex financial information.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analytical modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing accounting analyses, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high‑quality work.

Preferred Strengths

• Experience in Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Profitability Analysis.
• Workday reporting experience.
• Power BI, Power Query, or dashboard development experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA designation or CPA‑track candidate.
• Experience supporting accounting process improvement or change management initiatives.
• Ability to transform financial and accounting data into actionable business insights.
• Experience presenting business findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

WORK AUTHORIZATION & ELEGIBILITY:

• Legally authorized to work in the US is required. This position is of indefinite duration and requires candidates to have permanent or ongoing work authorization.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining eligible work authorization throughout his tenure with the organization.

Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Affirmative Action for Veterans/Workers with Disabilities)