Accounting Analyst

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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