Accounting Analyst Job at JM Eagle in Los Angeles

Accounting Analyst at JM Eagle – overview of responsibilities and requirements.

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 company accounting policies.
• Perform account reconciliations 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 develop 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.

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 company accounting policies.
• 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

• 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.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field AND 4 to 6 years of full-time accounting experience. CPA preferred.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CRM and have experience with other analytical software tools.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing