Associate Accounting Analyst

Associate Accounting Analyst

Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do – and that’s more than some cliché talk. We live this stuff! We see our teammates as people with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that matter. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates, work‑life balance, and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we build paths that encourage professional growth and learning.

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on‑site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. This role is hybrid – 3 days in our Schaumburg, Illinois office and 2 days work from home. Your hiring manager will discuss specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change based on leader discretion and/or business need.

Reporting to the Sr. Supervisor, Accounting Operations, the Associate Accounting Analyst is a key member of the Insurance Accounting Operations team and performs a wide variety of accounting functions and analyses.

• Perform billing activities.
• Process incoming cash receipts and apply funds to appropriate receivables.
• Submit purchase order requisitions in Coupa.
• Perform accounts payable functions including processing invoices, check requests, check printing, and electronic payments with required correspondence.
• Prepare month‑end close journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Research reconciliation variances and propose adjustments.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in accounting and technology projects by testing enhancements.
• Support the department’s compliance with internal controls, governance, and vendor management.
• Create and maintain desktop procedures.
• Complete projects as assigned.

• HS diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience preparing accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Coupa).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with critical thinking.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.

Ally’s compensation program offers market‑competitive base pay and pay‑for‑performance incentives based on individual and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry‑leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life.

• Paid time off: 20 days (prorated) plus 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and contributions.
• Student loan pay‑downs and 529 educational savings assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center.
• Med, dental, vision, life insurance, disability (short‑ and long‑term), Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance.
• Well‑being program, Employee Assistance Program, subsidized Weight Watchers®, and various employee discounts.
• Travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and/or equity (depending on the role).

$47,840 – $65,000 USD. Position within the range is determined by role scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and additional qualifications.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

Ally is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities.

For accommodation requests, email  Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual capable of performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance