Senior Account Analyst

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to support a local client through a period of transformation, handling monthly close, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support with FP&A, Operations, and Financial Shared Services. This role emphasizes automation and continuous improvement, including separation-related activities and public company readiness.

This 6-month contract-to-hire position offers a hybrid/remote setup in Richmond, VA, with an hourly pay range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of relevant corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• CPA or active CPA candidates preferred.
• Experience with accounting automation or process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close process by preparing various monthly analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Oversee the performance of various recurring accounting activities performed by offshore team members.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial schedules and analyses to be used in management reporting as well as external financial reporting. Frequently present this information to senior management in Accounting and Finance to provide further insight into actual results.
• Drive efficiencies by participating in and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of automation and AI tools.
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for the auditors, supporting SOX 404 testing, and coordination activities related to the annual audit.
• Participate in special projects, as assigned, including separation-related initiatives and process redesign efforts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Insight Global is seeking Senior Accounting Analysts to support a local client during a period of significant transformation. This individual will have hands-on responsibility across monthly close, financial analysis and reporting, audit support, budgeting, and forecasting while partnering closely with FP&A, Operations, Financial Shared Services, and offshore teams. The role will also focus on driving continuous improvement and automation by identifying more efficient ways to collect, analyze, and process financial data. Initially, this individual will play a key role in separation activities and public company readiness, requiring someone who is agile, adaptable, and comfortable working in an evolving environment with changing processes and priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly financial close process by preparing various monthly analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Oversee the performance of various recurring accounting activities performed by offshore team members.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial schedules and analyses to be used in management reporting as well as external financial reporting. Frequently present this information to senior management in Accounting and Finance to provide further insight into actual results.
• Drive efficiencies by participating in and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of automation and AI tools.
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for the auditors, supporting SOX 404 testing, and coordination activities related to the annual audit.
• Participate in special projects, as assigned, including separation-related initiatives and process redesign efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 4+ years of relevant corporate accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in an evolving environment
• Ability to identify problems, conduct a root cause analysis, and present proposed solutions
• CPA or active CPA candidates preferred
• Experience with accounting automation or process improvement preferred

Type: 6 month contract to hire

Location: Remote/Hybrid - IN RICHMOND, VA

Pay: $40-$55/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week