External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst
BDO USA
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Grand Rapids, MI · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
Job Summary:
The External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes.
Job Duties:
• Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and processes and leads the development of best practices • Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) • Assists in the monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis • Analyzes financial data and provides responses to upline and leadership • Assists in the completion of external reporting requirements as needed • Assists in the coordination and execution of annual external audits • Supports system implementations within our reporting software as well as our transactional systems • Assists in preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including the resolution of any issues identified • Reviews, documents and assists in the implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and internal control procedures • Assists in the analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants • Serves as a resource for other departments regarding financial reporting and analysis • Partners with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle/process • Partners with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement within the Firm’s financial system landscape • Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed • Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities: • N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education: • Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, preferred
Experience: • Three (3) or more years of accounting and financial reporting experience, required • Previous public accounting experience, preferred • Experience working within the finance department in a large corporation, preferred • Solid understanding of GAAP, preferred
License/Certifications: • CPA, preferred
Software: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, preferred • Experience using Oracle Cloud, preferred • Experience using OneStream, preferred
Language: • N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Superior verbal and written communication skills • Able to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment • Superior customer service skills • Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Maryland Range: $80,000 - $95,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $95,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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