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Robert Half Accounting Analyst in El Segundo, California
Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our team in El Segundo, California. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial processes and grow within the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work independently and meet recurring deadlines.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough billing audits for airline clients to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Generate daily overtime reports and prepare weekly financial summaries to support operational insights.
• Perform receipt reconciliations and manage monthly accruals with precision.
• Assist with profit and loss reporting, including minimal journal entries.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes using internal systems.
• Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus
• Utilize advanced Excel functions to create detailed reports, perform analyses, and execute reconciliation tasks.
• Work extensively within the company’s proprietary financial systems to support accounting operations.
Strategic Support:
Provide financial insights to support leadership in cost management, growth initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and provide financial guidance across billing, purchasing, inventory, and operations.
Budgeting & Planning:
Support the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to establish financial targets and resource allocation.
Forecasting:
Develop financial projections based on historical data, trends, and key business assumptions.
Financial Modeling:
Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting, planning, and business decision-making.
Performance Analysis:
Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying key variances and trends.
Reporting:
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.
Ad-Hoc Analysis:
Conduct special analyses to support urgent business needs and inform critical decisions.
Data Quality & Process Improvement:
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data while identifying opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.
Requirements • At least 2 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a manufacturing-focused environment.
• Proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, and accrual accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with internal financial systems; familiarity with specific proprietary systems is highly desirable.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple reporting cycles effectively.
• Availability to start immediately or on short notice is highly preferred.
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