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Accounting Associate

Key SkillsAccounting / Finance background (CPA preferred)Strong understanding of US GAAPAdvanced Excel skills: VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, VBA (nice to have)Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the transition from a legacy General Ledger system to a new platformAssist in evaluating and improving accounting processes to drive efficiency and automationWork closely with internal accounting teams to ensure accurate data mapping, validation, and reconciliationAnalyze and structure financial data to support AI-driven initiativesAct as a liaison between accounting stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment on requirements and outputsContribute to documentation of workflows, controls, and system changesSupport ad hoc analysis and reporting related to the GL transformationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA or CPA track preferred1–3 years of experience in accounting, ideally from public accounting (Big 4 or similar strongly preferred)Strong understanding of US GAAP and core accounting principlesAdvanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables; VBA a plus)Strong communication skills with the ability to work across both accounting and technical teamsDetail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindsetWhy This RoleExposure to a high-impact finance transformation initiativeOpportunity to work at the intersection of accounting and emerging technologyStrong visibility across accounting, finance, and innovation teamsIdeal for someone looking to move beyond traditional accounting into systems and process-focused work

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