We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a Financial Services organization supporting core accounting operations in New York, New York. This fully remote opportunity is a Long-term Contract position ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail and a steady approach to high-volume financial processing. The role centers on receivables, cash application, payables support, billing activities, and reconciliations, while also assisting with additional accounting needs as priorities shift.
Responsibilities:
- Process customer receivable activity accurately and on schedule to help maintain complete and current financial records.
- Record and apply incoming payments, matching cash receipts to the appropriate accounts and documentation while resolving routine discrepancies.
- Assist with payable workflows by reviewing invoices and supporting payment processing activities in accordance with accounting procedures.
- Prepare and distribute recurring accounting reports used to support weekly operational tracking and team review.
- Monitor assigned accounting or service tickets, follow up on open items, and complete required actions within expected deadlines.
- Perform reconciliations across relevant accounts to identify variances and support the accuracy of ledger balances.
- Handle billing support tasks and contribute to day-to-day accounting activities across the broader finance function.
- Complete onboarding training for internal software tools and use those platforms effectively in daily accounting work.
- Support special assignments and ad hoc projects as business demands evolve.
- At least 1 year of experience in an accounting or finance support role.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general billing processes.
- Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating routine payment or balance discrepancies.
- Ability to manage transactional accounting work with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
- Comfortable using accounting systems and learning new software platforms during onboarding.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams on financial items.