Financial Analyst - Flag Solutions

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Our client is looking to hire a Financial Analyst in the city of Paramount, CA. This is a contract to hire opportunity for our client to join our Accounting team!

Schedule: Monday- Friday (1st Shift)

Pay: $35-40/hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Assist with month end closing processes, maintain the general ledger, generate monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and internal reports and provide summaries and recommendations to management regarding financial activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on results and trends of operations.
• Assist with product cost analysis (actual vs standard) and cost savings calculations, creating budgets, forecasts and activity rates.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Financial and ERP systems and the ability to data mine.
• Manage fixed assets including capitalizations, disposals, monthly depreciation, federal depreciation, and researching appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions related to fixed assets.
• Prepare and file taxes and external reporting including but not limited to Sales & Use taxes, 1099 reporting, property taxes, and census reports.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff and management.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Provide audit support through the generation of timely, accurate schedules and documents.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance and reporting.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
• Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills.
• High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail balanced with a big picture focus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Experience & Education:

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• BA/S in Accounting or Finance
• CPA License, CMA License or MBA preferred.

Department & Reports to:

• Department: Accounting and Finance
• Reports to: Plant Controller