Associate Accounting Analyst

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# 21433

Remote? No

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion.

From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

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. This role is a hybrid position with 3 days in our Schaumburg, Illinois office and 2 days work from home.

• 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 including 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 is preferred
• Experience preparing accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, Coupa)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications 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, analytical and organization skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Life Matters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Ally Financial is a customer‑centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial‑services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will 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…