Scientech Research
Junior Finance & Accounting Analyst
2d ago
USAJunioraccountingfinancial reportingbank reconciliationaccounts payableaccounts receivablecash management
Support recurring accounting workflows, month-end close, internal reporting, and process improvements in finance and accounting.
Nice to have
- Fund accounting experience or tax background (e.g., partnership/K-1 support, fund expense allocations, working with external tax providers).
- Familiarity with process improvement and automation initiatives.
Other
- We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support recurring accounting workflows across the management company and funds. The role focuses on day-to-day execution and month-end close support—maintaining clean records, delivering reliable internal reporting, and improving process consistency over time.
- (Requires 5 days onsite)
- Support month-end close activities and ensure close outputs are complete, accurate, and delivered on time, including: Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of internal reporting packages (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, key schedules)
- Support recurring fund workflows such as expense allocations and reimbursement support (maintaining workpapers, gathering inputs, organizing documentation).
- Assist with recurring fund calculations and fee-related support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Support AP/AR workflows including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and issue resolution across entities.
- Assist with vendor-related administration such as onboarding, renewals tracking, invoice reviews, and approval workflows.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation and help keep processes well-documented and repeatable.
- Monitor cash position and help maintain visibility into expected inflows/outflows across entities.
- Support payment timing coordination, transfers, and cash planning views to ensure smooth execution.
- Support recurring and ad hoc operational analysis and internal KPI tracking.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives for recurring finance operations work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role with hands-on close responsibilities.
- Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements).
- Strong Excel skills; comfortable handling structured datasets and performing analysis.
- High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
- Able to balance recurring execution work with occasional analytical projects.
- Proactive about improving documentation, controls, and process clarity.