Junior Accounting & Financial Analyst

We are seeking a motivated Accounting & Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will support a variety of accounting, financial analysis, project accounting, budgeting, invoicing, and accounts receivable activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting or finance professional looking to expand their analytical skills and gain exposure to multiple areas of the accounting and finance function.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, highly organized, and comfortable working with data, financial reporting, and cross-functional teams. This position offers strong mentorship and career growth opportunities, with a clear path toward more senior accounting and financial analyst responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining financial information and reporting for assigned projects and contracts.
• Support monthly financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Track project-related expenses, including labor, travel, paid time off, and other direct costs.
• Review employee expense reports and reimbursement requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Review and validate vendor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Support project accounting activities, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, and forecasting.
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable collections and cash application activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and project management teams on various projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Skills

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Cash Applications, County Ordinances, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Journal Entries, Mentoring, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, State Laws and Regulations

About the Company

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