Accounting & Automation Analyst

Job Description

Accounting and Automation Analyst | Stand Together

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Stand Together, located in the Washington DC area or Wichita, Kansas. Stand Together is a philanthropic community that supports changemakers addressing significant issues in America, from education and the economy to broken communities. This role is crucial for supporting core accounting operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance the team’s efficiency and capacity, allowing the Analyst to build a strong accounting foundation while helping the team work smarter.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Washington DC area or Wichita, KS
• Pay: $75000–$110000 yearly
• Mission: This person supports core accounting operations while actively using AI and automation to enhance the team’s efficiency and capacity, contributing to a smarter workflow.
• Tech Stack: Claude, Copilot, Power Automate, Python, Excel macros, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Oracle, Snowflake

What You’ll Actually Do
• AI & Automation: Use AI tools to draft, review, and streamline accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end/year-end close activities.
• Workflow Automation: Identify repetitive workflows and collaborate with senior team members to implement automation solutions, while documenting processes and maintaining clear audit trails.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with internal controls.
• Reporting & Audit Support: Assist in preparing internal financial reports and schedules, and support audit requests by compiling necessary documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps, propose improvement ideas to the team, and participate in testing and adopting new tools or system enhancements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, coupled with a foundational understanding of accounting principles and the general ledger.
• Experience: 1–2 years of accounting experience, which includes internships and entry-level roles.
• Skills: A genuine interest in AI and automation tools, exposure to or interest in automation tools such as Power Automate, Python, or Excel macros, strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, ability to follow processes, meet deadlines, and document work clearly.
• Bonus: Experience with an ERP system like Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Oracle, or experience with Snowflake or other data warehouse/analytics platforms.