At Solutions360, we’re actively seeking an adaptable and forward-thinking Financial Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will report to the VP of Professional Services/Consulting and will play a pivotal role in our clients’ financial success, reporting and managerial decision-making discipline, and overall customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with our team of Accounting Analysts, Project Managers, Developers, and Consultants to understand and support our clients’ financial processes using Q360.
- Consult directly with clients to solve complex accounting and financial issues.
- Assess clients’ current financial systems, facilitate their transition to Q360, and provide necessary training.
- Ensure accounting data compliance and readiness.
- Deliver quality assurance for accounting practices within Q360.
- Consult on the best practices of developing client-facing financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.) based on industry best practices and tailored to their business structure (companies, branches, departments, locations, salestypes, etc.).
- Facilitate end-of-month and year-end accounting and closing procedures.
- Provide guidance on best practices of managerial and financial reporting.
- Aid in structuring Executive management agendas / reports with regard to project / managerial / financial views
Qualifications:
- Broad-based accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in roles such as Corporate Finance or Financial Planning/Strategy.
- CGA/CPA/CMA designation or equivalent auditing experience, preferably with at least 3 years auditing small businesses.
- Proficiency in Accounting software, including Quickbooks, with the ability to quickly adapt to and teach Q360.
- Been involved in and/or familiar with ERP Systems implementations (SAP, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, etc.)
- Strong business analysis skills and a firm understanding of financial accounting principles (assets vs expenses, trial balances, etc.)
- Solid understanding of industry rules, regulations, and compliance (GAAP).
- Proficiency in MS programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
In this role, you’ll have the chance to chart our clients’ path through the transition to a new (to them) accounting system (Q360) and methods, a process that calls for a high degree of cognitive empathy. You’ll equip them with the knowledge, tools, and processes they need for success while understanding and addressing the challenges they face during the change experienced in moving to a new ERP system. We’re seeking an individual with a diverse range of experiences and skills that can extend beyond traditional accounting roles into more of a consultative role. If you’re seeking a change and are keen to apply your expertise in a wide context, we can’t wait to meet you!
How to Apply
Read this next part carefully if you feel you are a great fit for Solutions360 and this position.
Do you want to get yourself 80% of the way to a first interview?
Here is how you do that:
- Write an original and personal Cover-Letter (less than 1 page) or, record a personal Cover-Video (well under 2 mins please) or both! (a video will demonstrate your presentation skills and has the potential to get you even closer to an interview.) Send to the attention of Laura Dempsey, including your resume of course.
- Be sure to say “specifically” what you have to offer Solutions360 in this specific position. (Hint-look at our website and include connections to your skills, your experience, and your interest in what we (S360) are doing with Q360 in particular. But don’t make it a re-write of your Resume. Remember it is personal to you and to Solutions360.
- We will only see your application if it follows the above instructions. We will only reply if you are moving forward. We feel this gives the applicants who really want to be here, at Solutions360 specifically, a better chance of being seen.
Good Luck! We are looking forward to meeting you!
