We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a team in Saratoga Springs, New York, where this role will help maintain accurate financial records and support dependable reporting. This position contributes to daily accounting operations, month-end activities, and financial analysis that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Record and examine journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to keep financial information accurate and complete.
- Assist with monthly and annual closing activities by preparing documentation, resolving discrepancies, and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Review financial results and identify meaningful variances or patterns that help guide planning and operational decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and external auditors by supplying records, answering questions, and supporting compliance efforts.
- Strengthen accounting workflows by monitoring controls, improving procedures, and helping maintain consistent documentation standards.
- Contribute to projects involving newly acquired operations, accounting process alignment, or finance-related system implementations when needed.
- Support transaction processing activities such as invoices, payables, receivables, and related account updates with a high level of accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of accounting experience, with additional experience in complex accounting environments viewed favorably.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and data entry.
- Experience using accounting platforms such as QuickBooks; familiarity with enterprise systems like Oracle is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial data sets and reports.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, reconciliations, and internal control practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.