Accounting Operations Analyst

Job Summary

The Accounting Operations Analyst, under general supervision, drives efficiency and accuracy by leveraging data and metrics to inform decision making and operational improvement. The role leads initiatives to enhance systems, streamline processes, and ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. The Accounting Operations Analyst supports financial integrity through oversight of reconciliations, audits, and reporting requirements. The role collaborates across departments, vendors, and stakeholders to optimize workflows and maintain operational continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes data and metrics to generate and present analysis on accounts payable activities, metrics, and performance to management.
• Identifies and implements best practices and process improvements within the accounting operations department to support operational excellence.
• Leads system enhancement activities including evaluation of new releases, assisting with requirements, and ensuring timely completion of testing requirements.
• Evaluates accounting operations related policies and standard operating procedures. Ensures that procedures comply with company policies and any regulatory requirements.
• Executes monthly general ledger reconciliation reviews and variance inquiries, researches issues, and communicates with both internal and external business partners (e.g., vendors, financial institutions) to resolve discrepancies.
• Leads external and internal audits and annual 1099 reporting compliance.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other finance teams on special projects aimed at improving accounts payable workflows, compliance, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Ensures the process activities of the accounting operations department are meeting daily, monthly and annual deadlines.
• Maintains and updates the department business continuity plan and executes the annual test exercises.

Job Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting Operations related functions (i.e., accounts payable, vendor management, accounts receivable, financial analysis, finance operations) required.
• Prior experience in the insurance industry beneficial but not required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field / or commensurate work experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPA or other relevant certifications are advantageous but not required.

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning

Technical Skills

• Accounting
• Financial operations
• Financial systems
• Testing
• Auditing
• Data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Oracle, other financial systems)
• Continuous improvement
• Data visualization
• Problem-solving

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.