Accounting Analyst - Senior

Job Title: Accounting Analyst - Senior
Location: New York, NY
Zip Code: 10018
Duration: 7 Months
Pay Rate: $45.21/hr.
Keyword's: #NewYorkjobs; #AccountingAnalystjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $45.21/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Sr. Analyst, Finance will support the highly visible Retail division within Client This role supports the Finance organization, Business Operations VPs and Business Unit GM/Senior Vice President. Key activities include performing the month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and modeling in support of business development activities, including new business model evaluation and strategic growth initiatives, analysis of economics, operating expense management/reporting, and M&A model development/integration.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintains and reviews comprehensive and summarized reporting packages to monitor performance
* Performs accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions and processes.
* Works with General Ledger and other Shared Services teams on internal and external controls, balance sheet analysis, etc
* Supports annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting process with input from Finance, Category Management, Executive Management and Operations
* Ensure alignment with corporate standards in terms of accounting, reporting, internal policies and procedures, including external regulations and SOX requirements
* Performs financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance for new business models and partner agreements
* Works on complex problems and develops business cases where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
* Supports cost optimization initiatives and evaluate returns of automation projects
* Develop successful business partnership with Business Unit Leadership and key partners by setting short and long term financial and operating targets
* Determines financial position by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results
* Reconciles transactions
* Provides information to Finance and Business Unit organization by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations
* Participates and contributes in systems development and enhancements project for both Finance and the Business

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management preferred).
* 2+ years" experience in financial modeling, business case development, or accounting / financial analysis.
* A self-motivator, a leader with an intellectual curiosity, eager to learn and grow, able to learn on their own
* A team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the Finance department
* Strong analytic, problem solving and modeling skills required.
* Understanding of orientations and business priorities as well as driving the business.
* Proven working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint and data analysis tools such as SAP, Essbase, SQL, MS Access
* Excellent organizational and strong communication and presentation skills required.
* Ability to deal with a fast-paced dynamic environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* SAP knowledge is a plus
* Effective management skills preferred.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.