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General Summary
The Senior Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst is responsible for supporting the company’s financial close, accounting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information and supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and other business functions.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
- Analyze financial results and provide explanations for key fluctuations and trends.
- Ensure reporting deadlines and internal controls are consistently met.
- Research and document accounting issues and provide recommendations based on applicable accounting guidance.
- Support implementation of new accounting standards and changes in accounting policies.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide appropriate documentation and explanations.
- Automate and streamline recurring reporting and accounting processes where appropriate.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to staff accountants
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
Position Requirements
- Strong background in U.S. GAAP. Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards
- Advanced skills in financial statements, financial analysis and reconciliation
- Strong problem‑solving ability, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Requirements
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years related job experience with public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience managing financial close in a complex, multi-entity environment preferred
- Computer Skills: MS Office Suite is required.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Blackline, Lawson, PeopleSoft or SAP required
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred
Base Salary Range: $81,000-$101,500/yr
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time 510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Finance Operations Family Dollar
General Summary
The Senior Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst is responsible for supporting the company’s financial close, accounting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information and supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and other business functions.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
- Analyze financial results and provide explanations for key fluctuations and trends.
- Ensure reporting deadlines and internal controls are consistently met.
- Research and document accounting issues and provide recommendations based on applicable accounting guidance.
- Support implementation of new accounting standards and changes in accounting policies.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide appropriate documentation and explanations.
- Automate and streamline recurring reporting and accounting processes where appropriate.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to staff accountants
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
Position Requirements
- Strong background in U.S. GAAP. Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards
- Advanced skills in financial statements, financial analysis and reconciliation
- Strong problem‑solving ability, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Requirements
Education
-
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years related job experience with public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience managing financial close in a complex, multi-entity environment preferred
- Computer Skills: MS Office Suite is required.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Blackline, Lawson, PeopleSoft or SAP required
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred
Base Salary Range: $81,000-$101,500/yr
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time 510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Finance Operations Family Dollar
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial accounting analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred
Tips for Your Financial Accounting Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Financial accounting analyst postings vary widely in whether they emphasize GAAP compliance, ERP systems, or month-end close ownership. Pull the two or three priorities from each job description and mirror that language directly in your work history bullets.
Highlight your close cycle experience
Employers almost always ask how many entities or business units you supported during month-end or year-end close. Quantify the complexity on your resume so hiring managers can compare your scope to what the role requires.
Get your ERP proficiency on the front page
Whether you've worked in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday Financials, name the system and version if you know it. Many applicant tracking systems filter on ERP keywords before a human ever reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial accounting analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical pre-screen round
Many companies send a short Excel or scenario-based test before the first interview. Expect questions on journal entry construction, reconciliation logic, or identifying errors in a trial balance, so practice these cold without reference materials.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Financial accounting analyst offers frequently include a year-end bonus tied to individual or company performance. Ask explicitly what the bonus target percentage is and how it has paid out historically before you accept or counter a base salary offer.
Financial Accounting Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial accounting analysts?
The companies hiring the most financial accounting analysts right now include Amazon, Victoria's Secret, and Conagra Brands, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in large publicly traded companies and healthcare systems with complex multi-entity reporting requirements.
How many financial accounting analyst jobs are remote?
About 45% of financial accounting analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in this role. Financial reporting and variance analysis work tends to be the most remote-eligible, while roles centered on physical inventory accounting or on-site ERP implementations are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a financial accounting analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build hands-on experience in general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial close processes through entry-level staff accountant or junior analyst roles. Earning your CPA license significantly broadens the roles available to you. Proficiency in at least one major ERP system is expected before moving into mid-level analyst positions.
Can you get a financial accounting analyst job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates into entry-level financial accounting analyst roles directly from college or after one to two years as a staff accountant. Focus your resume on close support, reconciliation work, and any ERP exposure you have, even from internships. Demonstrating that you understand debits and credits at a practical level, not just conceptually, makes a strong impression early in the process.
What does the financial accounting analyst interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter phone screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your close cycle experience and ERP background. A technical assessment testing journal entries, reconciliation logic, or Excel modeling is common before the final round. That final stage typically involves meeting a controller or finance director and may include a case study or presentation of a past analysis you completed.
Where can I find and apply to financial accounting analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to financial accounting analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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