Position Overview:

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for a comprehensive range of corporate accounting and operational finance functions. This position not only manages core accounting processes—such as accounts payable, account reconciliations, and expense reporting—but also partners in cash management, oversees internal controls, process improvements, and financial system operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant accounting practices across the organization. This role will serve as a key contact and business partner for other internal business units.

Essential Responsibilities

Core Accounting Functions

Serve as a business partner to internal teams by managing the accounts payable function, ensuring seamless invoice review through software utilization and by coordinating timely, accurate payments
Analysis of cashflow and forecasting; monitor daily management as well as supporting cashflow during the annual budgeting process
Lead initiatives to streamline expense submission and review, expense reporting, and close processes, with a focus on scalability and automation
Assist in optimizing working capital by proactively managing payment schedules and cash disbursements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
Administer employee expense reporting and corporate credit card programs (e.g., AMEX, Concur), ensuring adherence to internal policies
Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP
Maintain fixed asset schedules, record depreciation, and conduct annual internal audit across US offices, coordinating with key business partners.
Analysis and tracking of prepaid expenses and other amortization schedules
Manage lease payment processing, including rent, utilities, and service charges
Support month-end close processes in collaboration with the Accounting Manager and Finance team
Prepare and submit tax filings, including multi-jurisdictional sales/use tax and annual 1099s
Coordinate wire transfers, ACH processing, and fraud prevention controls
Develop and maintain SOPs for accounting operations
Support internal and external audits (annually)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Hold regular meetings with Executive Assistants ensuring their support of the firm and related expense submissions follow proper accounting process
Partner with Finance team and other business units to support budgeting and forecasting within areas of responsibility
Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure effective system integrations and reporting solutions
Participate in system migrations, policy updates, compliance reviews, and special projects related to reinsurance operations and financial transformation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), or related major
2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, general ledger processes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience working across local and international teams
Experience with ERP systems and intermediate/advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work well independently and in collaboration within a team.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a global, client-driven environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

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