Skills and Competencies
- 4–6 years of experience supporting accounting operations in a United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles environment with hands‑on responsibility for expense accounting, accruals, and month‑end close
- Strong analytical skills with experience analyzing Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet trends and investigating variances
- Experience preparing and maintaining Balance Sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
- Ability to partner effectively with Financial Planning and Analysis to support forecasting and explain variances
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and explain accounting judgments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced close environment
- SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and Blackline experience preferred
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret Statements of Work for consulting, marketing, subscriptions, and licensing arrangements to understand contract terms, deliverables, timing, and financial obligations
- Develop and maintain accurate monthly expense projections based on Statement of Work terms, contract milestones, and expected service delivery
- Provide oversight and review of staff work on invoice review ensuring invoices are properly matched to Statements of Work and contractual terms
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly accruals related to consulting, marketing, and licensing expenses and prepare and post accrual journal entries in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Prepare accounting reconciliations and review and approve Balance Sheet account reconciliations ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and appropriate documentation
- Perform monthly analysis of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet trends investigating variances and identifying potential risks or misstatements
- Maintain and validate the completeness of the Statement of Work population ensuring all active contracts are captured in accounting and forecasting processes
- Prepare and coordinate audit support including Statements of Work, invoices, accrual calculations, reconciliations, and other requested documentation
- Own recurring monthly deliverables related to expense accounting, accruals, and Balance Sheet support ensuring deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation related to contract review, accruals, and invoice oversight
- Assist with ad hoc assignments and special projects
About the Team
Our Corporate Accounting – Statement of Work & Accrual Center of Excellence team is responsible for ensuring accurate expense recognition, strong balance sheet governance, and a high‑quality monthly close that supports financial transparency across Moody’s. We partner closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Procurement, and business stakeholders to maintain complete Statement of Work visibility, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and improve accounting processes. By joining our team, you will contribute to operational excellence, financial integrity, and the thoughtful adoption of responsible AI‑enabled tools to enhance our workflows.