Accounting and Financial Analyst

The Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others through financial stability and innovative technologies. They are seeking an Accounting and Financial Analyst responsible for analyzing and processing accounting transactions, supporting financial statement preparation, and coordinating with auditors during audits.

Responsibilities:

• Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk
• Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Coordinate annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance
• Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of experience in financial results preparation and analysis, or equivalent education/experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource
• Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk
• Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Coordinate annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance
• Experience with Workday preferred
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, or MBA)