Accounting Analyst

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Are you an accountant with a passion for precision and a desire to learn new skills and make contributions in a dynamic team environment? Join our team at PIMCO, a global leader in investment management, as an Accounting Analyst. In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our general ledger accounting for multiple entities. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by generating monthly journal entries, performing financial statement analysis, maintaining balance sheet account reconciliations, engaging with global third-party bookkeepers, analyzing accounting data, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

At PIMCO, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where we value your expertise, and your contributions will drive our success. As an Accounting Analyst, you will work closely with various departments, leveraging your skills to support the accounting team and the entire Finance function. Your role will be crucial in helping us maintain our reputation for excellence and reliability in the financial industry.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Generate and prepare monthly journal entries in domestic and foreign currency.

• Conduct research and analysis of accounting data to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare, maintain, and review balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Perform financial statement analysis during month-end accounting closes.

• Perform research and analysis of accounting data.

• Engage with global third-party bookkeepers.

• Prepare requested documents for internal and external auditors.

• Contribute to special projects including data analysis, ad-hoc reporting, testing of system enhancements.

• Collaborate with internal departments, both locally and internationally.

About you:

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At PIMCO, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact:

• Sophisticated digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions). Knowledge of Alteryx is a plus.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP. Familiarity with IFRS preferred.

• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively and autonomously problem solve.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external partners.

• Dedication to producing high-quality work with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to thrive under pressure, multitask, and handle challenges and aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Experience working independently as well as a desire to collaborate in a team environment to achieve business objectives.

• Commitment to PIMCOs values: Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence that allow us to bring the best to our clients and each other.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant business field.

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience, preferably in corporate finance.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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