Accounting Analyst, Commercial Finance
Ares Management is a leading provider of asset-backed loans to middle-market businesses across the US and Canada. They are seeking a motivated Accounting Analyst to join their Commercial Finance team, where the role involves financial reporting, account reconciliation, and supporting various accounting functions.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile loan ledger to the general ledger daily and maintain daily cash reconciliation
- Prepare and post loan ledger and adjusting entries in the general ledger (MS Dynamics 365)
- Support GL account reconciliations and prepare adjusting entries
- Apply proper accounting treatment to transactions and ensure accurate revenue recognition
- Maintain good faith deposit records and respond to internal/external inquiries from business users and clients
- Set up and maintain client payoff records and coordinate return of reserves
- Reconcile foreign currency transactions and monthly FX contracts
- Prepare monthly supporting schedules and assist with financial analysis and variance commentary
- Assist in preparing management reporting decks
- Support external and bank audit requests
- Help with filings and data submissions to external authorities
- Assist with 1099 and 1042 annual tax reporting
- Oversee accounts payable by tracking and reconciling payments in the COUPA platform, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with teams
- Document internal processes and controls
- Support ad-hoc reporting, acquisitions, system/process improvements, and external requests
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance
- Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Additional certifications (CPA, etc.) are a plus but not required
- Familiarity with MS PowerPoint
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, COUPA, or similar platforms is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx
- Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
- Access to a world-class medical advisory team
- A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
- A mindfulness and wellbeing app
- Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
- New parent leave
- Reproductive and adoption assistance
- Emergency backup care
- Matching gift program
- Education sponsorship program
- And much more.
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