<p>Good accounting keeps a business running. Great accounting helps it grow. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who understands the importance of both. This role sits at the center of day-to-day financial operations—supporting close processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that the numbers tell a clear and reliable story. You’ll work closely with senior accounting leadership while gaining exposure to reporting, analysis, and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support financial reporting and prepare supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Support audits and compliance-related activities</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough billing audits for airline clients to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Generate daily overtime reports and prepare weekly financial summaries to support operational insights.</p><p>• Perform receipt reconciliations and manage monthly accruals with precision.</p><p>• Assist with profit and loss reporting, including minimal journal entries.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes using internal systems.</p><p>• Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions to create detailed reports, perform analyses, and execute reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Work extensively within the company’s proprietary financial systems to support accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Strategic Support:</strong></p><p> Provide financial insights to support leadership in cost management, growth initiatives, and strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Business Partnering:</strong></p><p> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and provide financial guidance across billing, purchasing, inventory, and operations.</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Planning:</strong></p><p> Support the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to establish financial targets and resource allocation.</p><p><strong>Forecasting:</strong></p><p> Develop financial projections based on historical data, trends, and key business assumptions.</p><p><strong>Financial Modeling:</strong></p><p> Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting, planning, and business decision-making.</p><p><strong>Performance Analysis:</strong></p><p> Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying key variances and trends.</p><p><strong>Reporting:</strong></p><p> Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Ad-Hoc Analysis:</strong></p><p> Conduct special analyses to support urgent business needs and inform critical decisions.</p><p><strong>Data Quality & Process Improvement:</strong></p><p> Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data while identifying opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.</p>