Senior Accounting Analyst, AI & Automation
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and accounting operations, complemented by expertise in AI, financial systems, automation and advanced analytics. This role sits within the Finance organization and is dedicated to transforming accounting processes through technology, ensuring that AI-driven enhancements are implemented in alignment with accounting principles, compliance requirements and business value.
As the lead for AI-driven accounting automation, business systems and process improvement, you will use your accounting expertise to identify opportunities to optimize close, audit, compliance and financial reporting processes. Leveraging AI and automation tools, you will design, implement and scale solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy and auditability. This is a unique opportunity to modernize and transform the accounting function by combining advanced technology with deep accounting knowledge.
Role Responsibilities:- Lead accounting-owned initiatives that apply AI and system automation to core processes, such as reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, audits and compliance
- Design, build and implement AI-enabled tools that enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort and improve auditability of accounting workflows
- Partner with IT and data teams to source, configure and validate AI solutions, ensuring outputs meet accounting and regulatory standards
- Serve as the subject matter expert for deploying generative AI within the accounting function, driving adoption, enablement and change management
- Analyze accounting and financial data to identify anomalies, trends and opportunities for process improvement
- Present findings with clear, audit-ready documentation and executive-level reporting
- Research, evaluate and deploy AI/automation models (e.g., GPT, Gemini) where relevant to accounting needs
- Partner with accounting, finance and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with GAAP, SOX and regulatory requirements
- Build documentation, training and enablement materials to support adoption and consistency across the accounting function
- Ensure all automation and AI tools comply with accounting standards, financial regulations and internal controls
In this job, you will bring these skills:
- Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and standards
- Experience with financial regulations, audit and compliance requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Proven ability to to identify process inefficiencies within accounting and propose practical, compliant solutions
- Strong technical skills in data analysis (SQL, Python, relational databases) and visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
- Hands-on experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GPT, Gemini) and demonstrated application to accounting workflows
- Experience working with ERP and finance systems (NetSuite, Maxio, Salesforce, Coupa, CaptivateIQ preferred)
- Track record of implementing automation or process improvement projects within accounting
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