Accountant Analyst job in Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 377176 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 38-42/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Irvine, CA |
| Post Code: | 92606 |
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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Accountant Analyst to support financial reporting, accounting operations, financial planning, and business analysis within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role plays an important part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting business performance, and providing meaningful financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions. The Accountant Analyst will assist with monthly financial close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll-related accounting, and data management. This individual will work closely with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and other functional teams to investigate financial variances, maintain accurate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies, aged balances, and unreconciled items. Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and divisional reporting packages. Analyze actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year performance, providing explanations for significant variances. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable standards. Support internal and external audits by preparing financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Assist with cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory, engineering-related expenses, payroll accounting, and revenue recognition. Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate financial discrepancies and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Support annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. Prepare financial models, schedules, and analyses related to revenue, margins, operating expenses, labor costs, material costs, working capital, engineering expenditures, and capital investments. Monitor financial and operational performance against established budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Analyze cost structures, spending patterns, labor, materials, and overhead to support business performance. Assist in developing and maintaining financial dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and recurring management reports. Provide financial analysis to support business decisions, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with functional leaders to validate financial assumptions, evaluate business impacts, and improve forecast accuracy. Data Management & Business Support Maintain accurate, consistent, and complete financial master data and reporting inputs. Extract, validate, reconcile, and analyze information from ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, payroll systems, and other business applications. Develop and maintain standardized reports, data files, and analytical tools. Identify data-quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate business partners. Respond to financial data requests and provide timely support to internal stakeholders. Assist with process documentation, workflow improvements, reporting automation, and financial system enhancements. Support compliance with divisional, group, and corporate reporting requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 3?5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, or a comparable finance role. Strong understanding of balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts, general ledger activity, and the impact of financial transactions on financial statements. Working knowledge of general accounting principles, monthly financial close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience analyzing financial results, investigating variances, and preparing management reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis. Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications CPA, CMA, MBA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification. Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site business environment. Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and cost analysis. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial planning. Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Power Query, or other data visualization and analytics tools. Experience supporting payroll processes, labor reporting, and payroll-related accounting. Knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements. | |
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