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The role offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while contributing to the monthly close, financial reporting and analysis, and ongoing financial operations.\nIn addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Associate will help advance how the team works by using data, analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve processes, strengthen controls and generate meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, intellectual curiosity and an interest in using technology to solve problems and continuously improve the Finance function.\nResponsibilities\nThe candidate is expected to:\nSupport the monthly close process, including preparation of general ledger entries, account reconciliations and related financial analysis\nAnalyze monthly financial results, identify key trends and drivers, and prepare variance analysis for presentation to management\nReconcile cash activity, investigate anomalies and use analytical and automation tools to improve transaction matching and reconciliation processes\nIdentify opportunities to automate, standardize and enhance financial processes, reporting and controls\nPartner with departments across the Firm to provide budget-to-actual reporting and analysis, including identification of meaningful trends and expense drivers\nAnalyze fixed asset transactions and apply appropriate GAAP accounting treatment\nPerform calculations and analysis related to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842\nSupport internal and external audit requests and contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis\nProcess and review accounts payable activity, including invoice payments and general ledger coding\nProcess and review Firm credit card payments and travel expense reports\nQualifications\nThe successful candidate will combine strong accounting fundamentals and attention to detail with an analytical mindset and genuine interest in working with data and technology. 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