Job Description
The Accounting Software Analyst (ASA) certifies and assures the quality of new and existing accounting products by auditing and executing test plans to verify that new or modified software programs function according to user requirements and conform to established accounting guidelines.
The ASA role is a mix of supporting members of operations with their more technical accounting questions, as well as working with members of R&D to assist in identification of bugs and new feature development. The ASAs provide crucial assistance to multiple departments, and work to support smooth lockdowns during month, quarter and year-ends
It's a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and get a behind the scenes look at the accounting system. This role offers a deeper dive into the data that flows through the Clearwater system, from data feeds all the way to the front offic
e.
Responsibiliti
* es:Performs hands-on testing of new accounting products or enhancements to existing accounting produc
* ts.Defines complex scenarios and variations in data to adequately test the functional
* ityCreates accounting rules that the automated tests use to check the data accuracy of the repor
* ts.Supports Operations Departments by answering complex accounting questions regarding how the Clearwater software implemented accounting guida
* nceInteracts with other accounting Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and development teams to identify and refine requiremen
* ts.Reviews and provides feedback on requirements, design, and scope documen
* ts.May assist with education and training relating to accounting software enhancements and conveying corrections to other employe
* es.Understands the domain related to the projects that the team works in so that they can represent the voice of the custo
* merBuilds productive internal/external working relationsh
* ipsEvaluates how a given change can impact the projects that their team is working on and uses it to drive proper test cover
* ageDrives changes in quality proces
* sesContributes to the implementation of new features or bug fi
* xesIndependently priorities incoming workload and accurately answers questions related to the team’s code changes and project sta
* tusSuccessfully works with other teams to validate cross team chan
* gesProactively follows up with other people in the organisation when questions arise that need clarificati
on.
Requiremen
* ts: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Audit is prefe
* rredExperience in an accounting
* roleStrong knowledge of accounting principles and standards e.g. GAAP,
* IFRSStrong analytical and problem-solving ski
lls.
Desired Experience or Ski
* lls: Audit exper
* ienceSecurities or financial markets know
* ledgeCPA, CA, or equivalent is good to
* haveSQL and database querying exper
ience