Accounting Analyst Job at JM Eagle in Los Angeles

This range is provided by JM Eagle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$68,000.00/yr - $113,000.00/yr

Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of Accounting Analyst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis, identify and investigate accounting irregularities/abnormalities and report to management.
• Work collaboratively with Production Department to review monthly plant expenses.
• Prepare journal entries to accrue revenue and expenses or other items in accordance with GAAP and the accounting policies established by the company.
• Perform account reconciliation to ensure balances are correct.
• Review accounts to resolve and understand unusual items and variances.
• Provide support and necessary documents for annual external audit.
• Assist Controller to continue developing improvements in internal policies, procedures, and processes.
• Liaise with information systems and technologies team to implement improvements to the accounting system.
• Prepare, review, and audit internal payment requests to ensure accurate and proper documentation.
• Support Controller on income and other tax filing requirements.
• Learn the basics of the accounts payable system and function.
• Assist with month‑end closing.
• Perform other job‑related duties and special projects as assigned, including ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.

Qualifications for Accounting Analyst

• Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of basic accounting concepts (e.g. debits and credits)
• High‑level knowledge of US GAAP
• Highly‑proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to quickly learn industry‑related regulations quickly and utilize information in written reports
• Comfortable preparing and delivering reports to management

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business or related field AND 4 to 6 years of full‑time accounting experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) title is preferred.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance