Finance Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Specialist to join our team in Albany, NY. This role will support accounting activities, month-end and year-end closing processes, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting and finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial and management reports.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, including budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with other treasury-related activities.
• Provide support for internal and external audits, tax, compliance, and other finance-related reporting requirements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and support special projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or a related function.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is required: month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Audit experience or prior experience with an audit firm is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting; knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, with strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends and variances.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Turkish is preferred.