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Accounting Analyst
An accounting analyst prepares and reviews financial data, performs account reconciliation, and supports financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, typically working within ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Heavy use of Excel for modeling and analysis is central to the role, which usually sits within a corporate finance or accounting department reporting to a controller or accounting manager. The position suits detail-oriented professionals with a degree in accounting or finance who are building toward more senior accounting or FP&A roles.
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