General Accounting Analyst

Eightelevengroup; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eightelevengroup seeks a General Accounting Analyst to support balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting on a long-term contract in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. This onsite role requires detail-oriented analysis and collaboration across teams to resolve outstanding items and support audits.

You will research discrepancies, perform reconciliations in Excel and SAP, and help identify process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP (nice to have).
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and aged items to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operational, and business teams to obtain information and resolve issues.
• Track remediation efforts for unresolved accounting items.
• Prepare documentation supporting resolutions and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Support audit requests and internal control activities.
• Utilize Excel and SAP to analyze large datasets and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

General Accounting Analyst

Chesterfield, MO OR Birmingham, AL

Onsite role

Compensation: $20 - $28 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a leading insurance organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accounting Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. As a key member of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving outstanding accounting items impacting balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. This role requires a quick learner with strong critical thinking skills who enjoys investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and collaborating across teams to drive resolution. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting audit requirements, and identifying opportunities for process improvement in a dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and aged items to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data and supporting documentation to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operational, and business teams to obtain information and facilitate issue resolution.
• Track, manage, and monitor remediation efforts for unresolved accounting items.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting issue resolution and audit requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Support audit requests and internal control activities as needed.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting systems (such as SAP) to analyze large datasets and perform reconciliations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting issues or discrepancies.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently investigate issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (nice to have).
• Experience analyzing large datasets (nice to have).
• Experience supporting audit requests or internal control activities (nice to have).
• Insurance, financial services, banking, or public accounting experience (nice to have).
• Experience with account reconciliation software or automated reconciliation tools (nice to have).
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate (nice to have).
• Key competencies: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication.