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Join US as an Accounting Analyst!
Full-Time | Entry-Level (1-3 years experience)
Hybrid: 2–3 Days Onsite at Teaneck, NJ Office
Applicants must currently reside in NJ or NY
Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship now or in the future
Do you take pride in accuracy and enjoy uncovering insights through numbers? Are you looking to strengthen your accounting expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join us at Behaviorally as an Accounting Analyst, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records through precise journal entries, reconciliations, and billing processes. You’ll gain hands-on experience with core accounting functions, contribute to month-end close activities, and support operational efficiency across the finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical accounting skills, learn from experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact in a company that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As an Accounting Analyst, you will:
- Oversee billing operations, ensuring client invoices are issued accurately and on time, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Conduct variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
- Develop reports to support business unit leaders in understanding financial performance.
- Record journal entries and ensure accuracy.
- Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Provide financial scenario analysis to support planning decisions.
- Collaborate with department managers to track expenses against budget.
- Review vendor/customer accounts and aging schedules to maintain working capital health.
- Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and recommend automation or standardization.
- Partner with IT and Finance leadership to enhance reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, ERP systems).
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing schedules and documentation.
- Coordinate with external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation.
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and related reporting.
- Handle weekly Revenue Recognition meetings with regional Financial Business Partners and Managing Directors to review and resolve any questions at hand.
- Assist Controller with special projects as required.
What you’ll bring:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1 - 3 years experience working in a corporate environment within reporting, financial analysis, or accounting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Natural problem solver, with the inclination to ask questions, analyze data, find relationships, and provide recommendations to senior members
- Proactivity and good business sense to find solutions before questions are asked
- Natural communicator to tell the story behind the data
- Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information clearly.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros) and reporting tools.
- Highly organized, self-starters, that excel in collaborative work environments and team first attitude yet can work independently and deliver results.
- We are growing fast, and this means we are figuring things out as we move on, thus proven experience working in very dynamic environments at a fast pace is a plus.
- Capacity to think logically and proactively.
- Bias to action and inclination to present recommendations. This is because we have a learning culture, and we understand great ideas come from all the team members, independent of seniority.
- We love people that speak many languages (because we are growing everywhere) thus this is a plus as well, yet not mandatory.
- We love to coach and develop teammates, thus even if you don’t have all the skills listed above yet but have interest in learning as you grow in your career, we’d like to hear from you.
What You'll Enjoy as Part of the Team:
We know people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and valued. That’s why our benefits go beyond the basics:
- Unlimited PTO Policy – your time matters
- Hybrid work flexibility – 2-3 days onsite at our Teaneck office weekly
- Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities
- Medical Insurance (dental, vision, medical)
- 401k match - never late to prepare for your future
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities
- Company-sponsored team events, recognition programs, and celebrations
Why Behaviorally?
We are the global market leader in digital shopper research, but what sets us apart is how we work:
- Digital-first, behavior-focused: We prioritize agility, speed, and relevance
- Human-centered: We put people—shoppers, clients, colleagues—at the core of every decision
- Growth-oriented: We invest in our people and are proud to promote from within
- Transparent and grounded: We share goals, results, and accountability—top to bottom
- Join a team of curious minds, candid communicators, and committed collaborators who are passionate about redefining what shopper research can be.
We Value Every Voice
At Behaviorally, inclusion isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better thinking and stronger solutions. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Let’s define the future of shopper research together. Apply now to join Behaviorally.