Senior Accounting Analyst - Strategic Accounting Initiatives, Corporate AccountingJob Summary: Acrisure is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our growing Strategic Accounting Initiatives - Corporate Accounting team in Grand Rapids, MI.
The Senior Accounting Analyst will report directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting and will play an important role in supporting the Strategic Accounting Initiatives team within the Office of the Chief Accounting Officer. This role will collaborate across functions to support ongoing strategic projects, lead defined project workstreams, and independently own smaller initiatives from planning through completion. The position will also assist the Chief Accounting Officer with high-impact, time-sensitive priorities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who communicates effectively, demonstrates strong self-management, takes ownership of deliverables, and consistently produces accurate, timely, and well-supported work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:- Support the Strategic Accounting Initiatives team in executing ongoing accounting, financial reporting, system implementation, acquisition integrations, process optimization, and organizational transformation projects.
- Lead defined elements or workstreams of larger strategic projects, coordinating specified deliverables, timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder follow-up.
- Lead smaller initiatives from planning through completion, collaborating with leaders and key stakeholders to align expectations, address issues, and achieve the desired outcome.
- Support the Corporate Accounting function and assist the Chief Accounting Officer with high-impact, time-sensitive priorities, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
- Communicate project status, key issues, risks, decisions, and next steps clearly and timely to project teams, leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project documentation, analyses, status updates, issue tracking, and other materials needed to support decision-making and project execution.
- Proactively identify and address issues, escalate matters requiring leadership attention, and follow through on assigned actions and deliverables.
Skills and QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and next steps to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, build productive stakeholder relationships, and work toward shared outcomes.
- Proven ownership and accountability, with the ability to independently manage assignments and drive work through completion.
- Strong self-management skills, including the ability to independently organize work, prioritize competing demands, anticipate next steps, and complete assignments with limited oversight.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate, complete, and well-documented work while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Project coordination or project management experience, including managing timelines, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and follow-up activities.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs and deliver high-quality work under tight or changing deadlines.
- Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems such as Workday, Applied Epic, Workiva, FloQast, or Adobe Workfront.
Education and Experience:Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Three or more years of accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred;
- Experience in fintech, financial services, technology, or a public accounting environment is also preferred.
- Experience or certification in project management helps but is not required.
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Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.Employee BenefitsWe also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
- Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
- Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
- Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
- Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
- ... and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
