Job Description
Sutherland is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented person to join us as an Associate – Back Office Analyst. We are a group of driven and hard-working individuals. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you!
Job Responsibilities:
Define Sutherland’s Reputation: This position is responsible for providing a full range of accounting support for the FTP clients.
Produce Financial Statements: Work closely with transaction processing staff on finance/accounting matters, ensuring accuracy in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports/statements.
Analyze and Reconcile: Analyze income statement accounts and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, as well as general ledger accounts. Identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.
Handle Up-to-Date Information: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules for management personnel, external auditors, and SEC reporting. Also, prepare monthly journal entries.
Strengthen Relationships: Collaborate with business units to develop division budgets and records in the financial system. Work with the Manager, peers, and staff in the development of a customer-centered work group.
Be Analytical and Creative: Execute mechanisms to measure customer satisfaction and work with the Manager and staff to improve overall levels of customer service.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Our most successful candidates will have:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university with 0-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with various software applications programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as a working knowledge of financial systems.
Good grasp of fundamental accounting concepts and ability to apply that knowledge.
Knowledge and experience in the application of generally accepted accounting principles.
Strong customer service orientation as demonstrated in previous relevant roles.
Ability to manage relationships with employees and staff within the organization.
Demonstrated analytical skills to review financial data and produce reports and statements that meet company standards.
Initiative to take ownership of business unit accounting work to allow financial analysts to focus on providing financial support to the business.
Preference for working in a service-oriented environment where continuous improvement of business processes is expected.
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.