Senior Financial Analyst: Close, Reporting & GAAP Expert

Cypress HCM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Los Angeles seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to manage financial reporting and assist with technical accounting projects. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of accounting experience, including proficiency in Excel and US GAAP. This mid-senior level contract position offers a compensation of $40-50/hour. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience with account reconciliation and journal entries.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Willingness to work extended hours during quarter close.

Responsibilities

• Populate monthly financial reporting schedules.
• Analyze actuals vs. forecast and explain fluctuations.
• Prepare annual multi-employer pension project.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to overhead.
• Assist with audit requests.

Skills

Accounting experience

Technical knowledge of US GAAP

Intermediate-Advanced Excel skills

MS Word proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork ability

Ability to prioritize workload

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Hyperion (Essbase/Smartview)

SAP

Job description

A financial services firm in Los Angeles seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to manage financial reporting and assist with technical accounting projects. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of accounting experience, including proficiency in Excel and US GAAP. This mid-senior level contract position offers a compensation of $40-50/hour. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.