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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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Full-time · $87,000 – $110,000
This role oversees investment accounting for a major insurance company's $95 billion portfolio, handling reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions and investment types. It suits accounting professionals with investment product experience who are detail-oriented and comfortable managing complex financial processes.
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Senior Technical Accounting Analyst
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This role supports financial reporting accuracy at an aerospace and defense company by evaluating customer contracts for proper accounting treatment under GAAP, handling revenue recognition analysis, and participating in month-end close. It suits someone with strong technical accounting knowledge who can navigate complex, multi-milestone contracts and work effectively across business functions.
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Full-time · Coppell, TX · $90,300 – $120,400
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