Financial Analyst

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to manage financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and closing processes. You will collaborate with department heads, prepare KPI reports, review revenue contracts, and support annual audits and budgeting efforts while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, data analytics familiarity, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related business field.
• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated financial reporting expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and procedures.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Familiarity with data analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial transactions accurately in the financial system per GAAP.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to senior management.
• Support Finance team projects and initiatives.
• Participate in monthly close with emphasis on revenue areas.
• Develop, adjust, and track performance metrics with department heads.
• Prepare monthly KPI revenue reports and present results.

Skills

Financial Reporting

GAAP Compliance

Excel Proficiency

Data Analytics

General Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Financial Edge

Microsoft Office

Data Analytics Software

Job description

• Ensure all financial transactions are entered into the financial system accurately and in accordance with GAAP
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to senior management
• Support Finance team department projects and initiatives
• Participate in monthly close, with emphasis on revenue areas
• Work with department heads to develop, adjust, and track performance metrics
• Prepare monthly KPI revenue reports and present results to the organization
• Assist in reviewing revenue contracts for completeness and compliance with revenue acceptance policies
• Provide accounting and finance customer service to departments and affiliated entities
• Provide management reports upon request
• Ensure incoming revenue is recorded in compliance with internal policies and GAAP
• Assist with cash forecasting
• Assist with state and local tax reporting, including property tax, sales and use tax filings, and annual reports
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Assist with annual audit and tax return preparation
• Assist with annual budget and mid-year forecasting
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related business field
• 5+ years of general accounting experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated financial reporting expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel
• Familiarity of data analytics software(s)
• Knowledge of Financial Edge or similar accounting system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal and a customer service mindset
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and organization
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure of tight deadlines
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time and work at a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Proficient in managing financial transactions, preparing KPI reports, and supporting departmental financial initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting Expertise
• GAAP Compliance
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• General Accounting Experience
• Data Analytics Software Familiarity

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• General Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Cash Forecasting
• Tax Reporting
• Budgeting
• KPI Reporting
• Audit Assistance
• Performance Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Mindset
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Multi-task

Industry Keywords

• GAAP
• Financial Transactions
• Revenue Contracts
• State and Local Tax Reporting
• Annual Audit

Tools & Technologies

• Financial Edge
• Microsoft Office
• Data Analytics Software