What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting and Finance Analyst position at Analyst House?
Analyst House Overview
- Analyst House is a high-growth accounting and finance firm. We serve startups and small businesses who have revenues, or have raised, between $0.5M to $25M.
- We are a full-time team of 2 with experience at late-stage startups and big 4 consulting. We are passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, impact, and health.
- Our clients operate in interesting and diverse industries - VC backed software companies, pro sports agencies, consumer packaged goods, construction, traditional consulting...
- We handle full stack accounting and finance for our clients. The accounting side typically includes bookkeeping, bill pay and accounts receivable. We support clients with modern accounting software implementations. On the finance side, we build out business intelligence dashboards, financial models, support with fundraising, budgets / FP&A, and more.
Role Overview
We are looking for a high agency Accounting & Finance Analyst to support our client portfolio.
Every day at Analyst House is different. To describe this role, it is easiest to describe a traditional client lifecycle :
You will be involved in every step of the process, with opportunities to niche down over time. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or early-career professional (1-3 years of experience) eager to hone their accounting and finance skills across a variety of business types and stages.
Key Responsibilities
1. Bookkeeping & General Ledger
Maintain accurate financial records, record transactions, and manage the monthly close process.
2. AP & AR Management
Handle vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and oversee client billing processes.
3. Excel Data Analysis
Review and interpret data sets to provide actionable insights and support decision-making.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in financial planning by building sales forecasts, budgets, and variances at month end.
5. System Setup & Maintenance
Configure accounting software, troubleshoot issues, and continuously optimize financial systems.
6. Financial Statements & Reporting
Prepare timely statements and summaries to present key findings and performance indicators.
7. Process Improvement
Identify workflow inefficiencies, propose automation opportunities, and implement best practices.
8. Team Collaboration
Work with senior staff and clients to meet deadlines, ensure accuracy, and share insights.
Qualifications
What We Offer
If you’re a driven, detail-oriented individual excited for a role that blends accounting, finance, and data-driven consulting, we’d love to hear from you!
Our interview process will consist of 3 interviews - 2 behavioral, and 1 technical.