Analyst, Finance and Accounting (General Accounting)

Oriental-Bank; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental-Bank is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support managerial accounting, financial reporting, and analytics across multiple units. You will assist with month-end close, journal entries, and KPI reporting, enabling leaders to make informed decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least two years of related experience, and strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills in English and Spanish. Hybrid work based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum two years in accounting, finance, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities across multiple subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Perform profitability, cost, and managerial analyses for leadership.
• Support Workday reporting initiatives and dashboard development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Journal entries & reconciliations

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday reporting

Power BI

Power Query

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 DoIn 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 ForRequired QualificationsBachelor'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 StrengthsExperience 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)Recruitment Privacy StatementCompliance Posters#LI-Hybrid