We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a cosmetics organization in El Segundo, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting and inventory activities across multiple product lines, with a focus on maintaining accurate records, analyzing discrepancies, and assisting with operational reporting. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, coordinating across teams, and keeping financial and inventory processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle customer payment dispute research and follow through on chargeback resolution to support accurate financial outcomes.<br>• Develop and update product markup information, ensuring calculations remain organized and aligned with business needs.<br>• Review warehouse stock records and complete reconciliations to confirm inventory accuracy across locations.<br>• Compare inventory data with external vendors and kitting partners, then investigate and resolve any mismatches.<br>• Process order transfer activity and validate reporting for online sales channels such as Amazon and TikTok across multiple markets.<br>• Record inventory-related adjustments tied to internal usage, testing, kitting activities, and production support needs.<br>• Monitor returns, scrap activity, and related inventory movements to maintain reliable accounting records.<br>• Organize cycle count activity, add new items to counting groups, and research variances involving raw materials and finished goods.<br>• Coordinate the removal of obsolete inventory held at third-party facilities while supporting additional accounting and operational projects as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to support credit administration, receivables, payables, and related accounting activities for our team in California. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, follow-through, and effective communication while working with customers, vendors, and internal partners. The role will play an important part in maintaining timely financial transactions, resolving account issues, and supporting the overall efficiency of the Accounting Department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate customer credit submissions, help determine suitable payment terms and credit exposure, and escalate concerns when risk levels change.<br>• Track outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and follow up with customers to recover overdue balances while documenting collection efforts thoroughly.<br>• Post incoming payments from multiple sources, match funds to open invoices, and investigate exceptions such as short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts, prepare account statements, and partner with sales or service teams to correct billing differences and resolve disputes.<br>• Process vendor invoices with attention to accuracy, confirm supporting documentation, secure approvals, and assign proper general ledger coding before entry.<br>• Manage scheduled disbursements to vendors, respond to payment inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements to address missing, delayed, or disputed items.<br>• Maintain complete and organized records for customer and vendor transactions to support audit readiness and internal controls.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, supporting aging analysis, and contributing reports needed by accounting leadership.
<p>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. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions.<br>• Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses.<br>• Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses.<br>• Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit.<br>• Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.<br>• Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights.<br>• Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready.<br>• Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.