Financial Analyst

Spearhead Staffing; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spearhead Staffing LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the LA area client on a full-time, hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote after training). The role blends financial analysis with accounts payable oversight and accounting support, including journal entries and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in financial analysis or accounting, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of GAAP and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or accounts payable.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, cost analysis, and vendor invoicing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and procurement teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyze cost structures, spending trends, and vendor-related financial performance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Monitor KPIs and collaborate with teams to improve cost optimization and financial efficiency.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Validate vendor pricing and charges against purchase orders and agreements to prevent overbilling.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, pricing errors, or incorrect charges.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to optimize cost controls.
• Implement process improvements to enhance AP accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, and AP reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and reports.
• Assist in reconciling AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Provide documentation and explanations for audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP/Finance Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join our 3PL Client in the LA Area. This is a full-time opportunity with a Hybrid schedule (3 days on–site, 2 days remote after training). The Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting (50%), ensuring vendors are charging accurately, managing accounts payable processes (30%), and assisting with accounting functions, including journal entries and month-end close (20%). This role combines traditional financial analysis with hands-on AP oversight and accounting support, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyze cost structures, spending trends, and vendor-related financial performance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Monitor KPIs and collaborate with teams to improve cost optimization and financial efficiency.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Cost Accuracy

• Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Validate vendor pricing and charges against purchase orders and agreements to prevent overbilling.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, pricing errors, or incorrect charges.
• Collaborate with our Finance and IT teams to optimize cost controls.
• Implement process improvements to enhance AP accuracy and efficiency.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, and AP reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and reports.
• Assist in reconciling AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Provide documentation and explanations for audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or accounts payable.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, cost analysis, and vendor invoicing.
• Knowledge of accounting principles GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and procurement teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Please note: This position is not open to 3rd party c2c agencies. No visa sponsorship provided. All applicants must have permanent US work authorization and not require sponsorship now or in the future.