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9 results for Financial Analyst Entry Level in Murrieta, CA

Financial Analyst

Banning, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
82000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment. Responsibilities: • Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning. • Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders. • Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making. • Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs. • Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. • Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities. • Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations. • Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

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

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