Sr Accounting Analyst

Hydrogen UK Ltd; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd. seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst in a hybrid role based in San Diego. The 7-month contract offers 54–59 USD per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule and duties across manufacturing costing, margin analysis, and accruals.

The role emphasizes ERP testing, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to US GAAP and SOX policies within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of related experience or 6 years with a Master's or 3 years with a PhD.
• Experience in accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations focusing on manufacturing costing, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and accruals.
• Perform cost accounting activities including variance capitalization, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.
• Participate in ERP upgrade UAT for designated areas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA certification

PhD

Tools

SAP

Job description

SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST

LOCATION: San Diego, CA – Hybrid

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

DURATION: 7-month contract

PAY: 54-59 USD per hour

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting accounting operations and financial reporting activities, including:
  • Performing month-end account analyses and reconciliations.
  • Preparing and posting journal entries.
  • Conducting quarterly account reviews.
  • Supporting manufacturing costing and variance analysis.
• Performing cost accounting activities, including manufacturing variance capitalization, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.
• Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for designated areas as part of an ERP upgrade.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical projects and meet business objectives.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting policies and requirements.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Perform detailed month-end account analyses and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
• Conduct quarterly account reviews and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting activities and analyze manufacturing variances.
• Perform manufacturing variance capitalization activities.
• Calculate and maintain excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves.
• Perform gross margin analysis and investigate significant variances.
• Record and reconcile accruals related to duties and freight.
• Support the protection of company assets through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and review processes.
• Participate in ERP upgrade user acceptance testing for designated functional areas.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, and other functional groups to expedite completion of critical projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation efforts.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and applicable company policies and procedures.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic business requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Alternatively, 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree, or 3 years of related experience with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Relevant industry accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with US GAAP and SOX requirements preferred.