Confidential · 9 hours ago
Senior Accounting Analyst
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expConfidential company is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst responsible for delivering advanced financial analysis and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records. The role involves supporting month-end close activities, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to aid in financial decision-making.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Lead and execute components of the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
Perform variance analyses for income statement and balance sheet accounts and present findings to management
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS (depending on company standards)
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries
Maintain and ensure accuracy of the general ledger across multiple entities or business units
Monitor accruals, prepaids, and reserves to ensure appropriate and timely recognition
Review and analyze balance sheet accounts to identify risks, misstatements, or improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Build and update financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and business decision‑making
Conduct cost analysis, margin analysis, and other operational performance reviews
Provide insights into financial trends and recommend corrective actions
Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and FP&A to ensure accurate financial data and support cross‑functional initiatives
Lead or support the development of the annual operating plan, including revenue, cost, headcount, and capital forecasts
Coordinate with functional leaders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across business units
Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Build and enhance budgeting models, templates, and planning tools in Excel or planning systems
Analyze forecast versus actual performance and prepare explanation packages for management
Maintain internal control documentation, where applicable
Support tax, treasury, and compliance teams with required data and analysis
Utilize ERP systems to enhance reporting and accounting accuracy
Lead or participate in automation initiatives, system upgrades, and process redesign
Build dashboards or reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
Partner with business leaders to explain accounting results and ensure financial data integrity
Support strategic projects, business case development, and operational transformations
Act as the accounting liaison to other departments for complex transactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4-7+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems required
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred
MBA preferred
1-2 years experience in manufacturing business preferred
Company
Confidential
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Silicon Valley, California US, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Roshan Syed
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