Accounting Operations Analyst

Accounting Operations Analyst

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Summary

The Operations Analyst supports the Finance Operations & Consolidations team by managing the quarterly analytics ("FQ") calendar, preparing variance/flux analysis reporting, and assisting with eliminations and allocation journal entries. This role is a strong fit for someone early-to-mid career who wants broad exposure to consolidation accounting, ERP systems, and process-improvement/AI initiatives, working closely with the Senior Manager and the rest of the Financial Systems & Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar Ownership: Own and manage the FQ (quarterly analytics) calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance analysis submissions.
• Variance Reporting: Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting used in the quarterly analytic review process provided to internal and external auditors.
• Operations Calendar: Implement and maintain a FQ Operations calendar covering all non-close items, including audit requests, regulatory deliverables, and other recurring obligations.
• Systems Projects: Assist with FQ and NetSuite-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
• FloQast Support: Support day-to-day use of FloQast, including task and reconciliation setup and checklist maintenance, and help identify opportunities to streamline close tasks within the system.
• Journal Entries: Prepare eliminations and allocations journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly consolidation close.
• Stakeholder Support: Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership, other Finance teams, and auditors.
• AI Champion: Partner with the Senior Manager to identify, test, and help roll out AI and automation tools that reduce manual effort in close, consolidation, and reporting workflows.
• Special Projects: Support AI and efficiency project work and other special projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Operations & Consolidations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience; internship or co-op experience considered for less-experienced candidates.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and/or basic consolidation concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to financial services, broker-dealer, or fintech accounting.
• Experience supporting an external audit or quarterly review process.
• Exposure to NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Exposure to FloQast or another close-management/automation tool.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills; comfort working with account-level GL detail.
• Analytical

Skills

• Ability to summarize account-level detail into clear, audit-ready explanations.
• Organization: Highly organized, comfortable owning a recurring calendar/deadline structure across multiple stakeholders.
• Communication

Skills

• Strong written communication skills; able to explain financial detail clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Curiosity: Comfort with process-improvement and AI/automation tools.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Our Rewards

• We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

• Salary Range

• $57,456-$71,820

• The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

• EEO Statement

• Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

• Disability Statement

• Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.