Accounting Analyst
Job Description
Purpose: The Accounting Analyst provides timely and accurate information on accounting records, maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports. Ensures that accounting records duly reflect corporate operations, makes accounting entries for consolidation purposes, records and classifies income, expense, and investment transactions, analyzes P&L and asset accounts, reconciles bank accounts, verifies appropriate allocation of expenses, and performs all related activities as required.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in the emission of accurate financial statements, meticulously verifying compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal company regulations.
- Supervise the process of gathering and organizing data essential for financial statement preparation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Execute precise cost accounting procedures, including thorough inventory valuation, to provide insightful cost analysis and support operational efficiency.
- Maintain ledger accounts with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
- Develop comprehensive financial statements and reports that provide timely and accurate insights into the company’s financial performance.
- Conduct thorough analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, supporting informed decision-making across departments.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Continuously evaluate accounting processes and procedures, proposing and implementing enhancements to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with other departments to gather information and provide financial insights that contribute to overall business objectives.
- Provide accounting and analytical support to the accounting department.
- Provide reporting for profitability and cost analysis.
- Type accurately, prepare, and maintain accounting documents and records.
- Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
- Enter key data of financial transactions into the database on a daily basis.
- Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
- Research, track, and resolve accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.
- Observe core processes through on-the-job training, project assignments, and training activities.
- Analyze information and prepare different deliverables such as reports and processes. Gain deep knowledge of the processes you are exposed to.
- Develop specific projects within the Accounting department.
- Develop and manage a set of Key Performance Indicators to monitor and measure the area’s results.
- Maintain regular contact with other areas of the company and interact with different hierarchical levels in order to achieve the expected performance and results.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and management standards and ensure adherence to all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Master’s degree, CPA, or relevant certification is a plus.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management within a manufacturing or similar environment.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial accounting standards, and internal control principles.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software; experience with financial consolidation tools a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
- Expert in MS Excel; experience with SAP is a plus.
- Aptitude for numbers and well-organized.
Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
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