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15 results for Financial Analyst Entry Level in Laguna Niguel, CA

Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, interpreting financial data, and contributing insights that help guide responsible decision-making. The role offers hands-on exposure to reporting, market research, and analytical tools in a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Examine financial data sets to identify patterns, variances, and trends that support planning and budgeting decisions • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that present financial results in a clear and organized manner for internal stakeholders • Assist with market research by reviewing relevant financial activity, economic indicators, and sector developments • Use Bloomberg Terminal and related resources to gather data, validate information, and support analysis requests • Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets to ensure consistency across reports, forecasts, and supporting documentation • Partner with team members to summarize findings and translate complex financial information into practical insights • Help improve reporting accuracy by reviewing source data, checking calculations, and resolving discrepancies when they arise
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. Financial Modeling:· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.Budgeting and Forecasting:· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.Financial Reporting:· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.Variance Analysis:· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.Decision Support:· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.Market and Industry Analysis:· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Compton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support distribution finance operations in Compton, California. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to deliver planning, performance analysis, and profitability insights that guide business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex financial data, build practical models, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and operational performance. Responsibilities: • Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions. • Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses. • Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses. • Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit. • Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies. • Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights. • Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready. • Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position based in Irvine, California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and confident handling core accounting tasks with accuracy. The selected candidate will contribute to financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting activities while helping ensure accounting deliverables are completed correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Maintain the general ledger by preparing and reviewing routine journal entries and supporting documentation. • Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with preparing accurate financial reports and verify that accounting records align with supporting data. • Complete required accounting submissions and documentation with a strong focus on correctness and timeliness. • Support payment setup and related accounting activities, including reconciliation of entries tied to disbursements. • Work closely with internal stakeholders and external accounting partners, including CPA support where needed. • Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help maintain accurate and current financial records. • Manage assigned work independently, maintaining focus and consistency in a fast-paced environment.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
If you're an accountant who naturally asks “why doesn't this number tie out?” and enjoys figuring out what is happening behind the numbers, this could be a great fit. A growing manufacturing organization in Encinitas is adding an Accounting Analyst to its Finance & Accounting team. This position sits between traditional accounting and financial operations, giving you exposure to reconciliations, reporting, inventory, month-end close, and process improvement.You won't simply be entering transactions all day. You'll be expected to investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and help the team make its accounting processes cleaner and more efficient. WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO<ul><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review inventory-related accounting activity</li><li>Reconcile operational data to financial records</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Assist with journal entries and accruals</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting and management reports</li><li>Review transactions for appropriate coding</li><li>Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory teams</li><li>Maintain accurate financial documentation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows</li><li>Support special projects for the Controller and accounting leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Redlands, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Data analytics/ SFA consultant to help our Education client with management level KPIs and dashboards. The SFA consultant will develop a comprehensive HR scorecard dashboard using data exported from the client's HRIS and related systems. The consultant will build executive reporting, automate dashboard updates where possible, document processes, and train a designated internal employee to assume ongoing ownership and maintenance of the reporting environment upon project completion. This opportunity will be located hybrid schedule in Redlands, CA. ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop executive HR dashboards and scorecards.Consolidate and analyze HR data provided by the client through standard report exports.Create reporting and analytics related to:Headcount and workforce trendsTurnover and retentionRecruiting and hiring metricsCompensation and workforce costsDiversity and inclusion metricsEmployee engagementAttendance and overtimeLearning and developmentDevelop KPI calculations and reporting standards.Create visually effective dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.Validate data accuracy and ensure consistency of reporting metrics.Document dashboard processes, KPI definitions, and reporting procedures.Create user guides and training materials.Train and mentor a designated employee to manage reports, refresh data, maintain dashboards, and perform ongoing analysis.Provide knowledge transfer and transition support through project completion. Dashboard reports will include:Executive HR Scorecard DashboardWorkforce Analytics DashboardKPI Definitions and Reporting StandardsProcess DocumentationUser Training MaterialsKnowledge Transfer Plan QualificationsExperience building HR analytics and workforce reporting dashboards. ( must have) Advanced Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence expertise.Strong Excel and data analysis skills.Experience reporting on headcount, turnover, retention, recruiting, compensation, and workforce metrics.Ability to translate business requirements into meaningful executive reporting.Excellent documentation, training, and knowledge transfer capabilities.Project Success Criteria
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Carlsbad, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections. • Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner. • Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making. • Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs. • Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs. • Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes. • Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data. • Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed. • Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Costa Mesa, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
30.4475 - 38.46 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Billing Analyst to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on billing accuracy, payroll and timekeeping review, and financial analysis that supports timely invoicing and reliable reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work across departments to resolve discrepancies and improve operational performance. Responsibilities:• Generate and finalize client invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and established billing timelines.• Review billing activity against timesheets, payroll records, project data, and receivables to confirm that charges are supported and correctly recorded.• Track uninvoiced work, identify missing items, and follow up to ensure all eligible revenue is captured.• Examine timecards, employee assignments, and pay-related details to detect errors before payroll is processed.• Perform regular reconciliations across billing, payroll, accounts receivable, and timekeeping data to maintain consistency across systems.• Investigate exceptions and discrepancies related to billing, payroll, or time entry, then coordinate corrections with internal stakeholders.• Maintain billing schedules, client documentation, purchase orders, contracts, and other records required to meet customer-specific invoicing standards.• Prepare recurring analyses and reports on utilization, variances, unbilled revenue, and related financial metrics for leadership review.• Communicate with clients, project leaders, and internal teams to address questions, resolve issues, and support efficient financial operations. PLEASE DO NOT CALL INTO THE OFFICE, WE WILL REACH OUT TO ALL VIABLE CANDIDATES***
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant/Financial Operations Analyst

Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Job Description: We’re seeking an Excel power player with a passion for data analytics, business operations, and financial accuracy to join our high-performing team. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between financial data and strategic decision-making — creating dashboards, mining data, reviewing billing systems, and ensuring every number aligns across multiple business units. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position within a thriving $100M distribution leader, offering you the chance to shape reporting processes and deliver insights that drive growth. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reporting in Excel, including sales forecasting, operational metrics, and variance analyses.</li><li>Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, credit card statements, and billing systems to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Conduct data mining and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Review general ledger coded entries, pricing terms, and billing accuracy to ensure all data matches contractual agreements.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, and sales teams to streamline data flow between departments.</li><li>Build and enhance Excel dashboards and other reporting tools for senior leadership.</li><li>Support ad-hoc analytics projects to improve operational efficiency and profitability.</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Business Analyst

Torrance, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 64 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support complex business and technology initiatives in Southern California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can connect business priorities with technical execution, especially in data, reporting, and system integration environments. The role works closely with stakeholders, architects, developers, data engineers, and vendors to shape requirements, improve business processes, and help deliver reliable solutions in an onsite setting four days per week. Responsibilities:• Partner with business teams and technical stakeholders to uncover, analyze, and confirm functional, non-functional, data, and integration needs for new and existing solutions.• Produce and maintain clear project documentation such as business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, workflow diagrams, and use cases to support delivery teams.• Evaluate enterprise data sources, business workflows, and information movement to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and solution recommendations.• Define data rules, field relationships, source-to-target mappings, and transformation logic to support reporting, analytics, and broader data platform initiatives.• Gather and document integration expectations, including interface behavior, payload details, mapping logic, and end-to-end process interactions across connected systems.• Work with architects, developers, data engineers, and vendors to review solution approaches, align technical design decisions with business goals, and support implementation planning.• Contribute to agile delivery activities by assisting with backlog refinement, prioritization discussions, and identification of dependencies, risks, and business impacts.• Develop acceptance criteria, test scenarios, and system-to-system validation plans while coordinating business testing and confirming that delivered functionality meets expectations.• Assist with troubleshooting production issues tied to data or integrations, support root cause analysis, and recommend continuous improvements after deployment.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Controller – Apparel ManufacturingLocation: South Bay, CA (Onsite)A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a Controller with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of high-volume transactions within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage inventory and cost accounting, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with lenders and financing partners, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain controls to validate production cost data against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow timing gaps between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP standards across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver audit, lender, and compliance documentation accurately and on time</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Part-Time Inventory Analyst

Whittier, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Inventory Analyst to support a transport-related business in Whittier, California through a Contract engagement. This role will focus on improving inventory visibility, strengthening cost analysis, and providing financial insight that supports pricing and operational decisions. The position begins on a part-time schedule of three days per week, with Friday required, and may expand based on business needs. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can work independently, organize complex inventory data, and bring structure to existing reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Analyze inventory records across internally maintained files and accounting data to improve accuracy and reporting reliability. • Review product cost information and develop structured costing support for bid submissions and larger customer orders. • Perform inventory-related financial analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring corrective action. • Reconcile inventory data with QuickBooks records and help strengthen consistency between operational and financial information. • Conduct inventory audits and variance reviews to support better control over stock levels and material valuation. • Assist with standard costing setup, cost center organization, and account mapping as part of broader operational finance needs. • Prepare ad hoc analyses for leadership related to inventory performance, margins, and cost behavior. • Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to document current inventory processes and recommend practical improvements.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Santa Ana, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume financial operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Santa Ana, California. This role will focus on processing incoming sales-related orders, maintaining accurate receivables activity, and ensuring timely handling of cash applications, reconciliations, and related account activity. The ideal candidate brings strong transactional accounting experience, works comfortably in a fast-paced environment, and can manage detailed financial records with accuracy using NetSuite. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of sales-related orders and coordinate financial documentation to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently. • Manage accounts receivable activities, including posting payments, applying cash, and maintaining accurate customer account balances. • Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations to verify recorded transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Review and process payment receipts while ensuring supporting records are complete and properly aligned with customer accounts. • Investigate and address chargebacks, refunds, and collection-related items to support timely account resolution. • Monitor transactional activity for accuracy and follow up on outstanding items to maintain clean and current financial records. • Use NetSuite to enter, track, and update accounting data while supporting consistent reporting and account maintenance.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
A GREAT ROLE FOR THE ACCOUNTANT WHO WANTS MORE THAN TRANSACTIONAL WORK.A growing technology company in Rancho Bernardo is adding an Accounting Specialist to its corporate accounting team. This position will work across general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, reporting, and accounting operations.You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Accounting team while gaining exposure to several areas of the business. The ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage their workload, catch inconsistencies, and isn't afraid to dig into a number that doesn't make sense.WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts</li><li>Review general ledger transactions for accuracy</li><li>Research discrepancies and make necessary corrections</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting reports</li><li>Assist with intercompany transactions</li><li>Review expense activity and supporting documentation</li><li>Support audit and tax requests</li><li>Maintain organized accounting files</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives</li><li>Provide backup support across the accounting department</li><li>Handle special projects assigned by Accounting leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Operations Specialist

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company in Fallbrook is looking for an Accounting Operations Specialist to support the intersection of Finance, Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations.This is a particularly good role for someone who likes reconciliations, financial data, inventory, reporting, and process improvement, but doesn't want to spend their entire day processing invoices.Your responsibilities<ul><li>Review financial and operational data for accuracy</li><li>Reconcile inventory and accounting records</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between operational and financial systems</li><li>Maintain accounting-related reports and schedules</li><li>Assist with inventory valuation and adjustments</li><li>Support purchasing and receiving reconciliation</li><li>Review transaction coding and documentation</li><li>Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Track operational expenses</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports</li><li>Work with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support internal controls and documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows</li><li>Assist with audits and special accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z