Analyst, Finance-Accounting

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Financial Analyst, General Accounting to join our team at our Los Angeles office. As a Financial Analyst, you will be accountable for supporting accurate financial reporting through timely month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and audit support. Your work ensures financial integrity, strong internal controls, and reliable data that drives business decisions. This role requires you to be onsite in our Los Angeles office four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration across Finance, Payroll, AR/AP, and Operational teams.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70,304 - $72,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Execute month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare and upload journal entries related to Payroll, Treasury, Concur, and other accounting activities.
• Support the year-end external audit through documentation, schedules, and process transparency.
• Maintain and reinforce internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate accounting standards.
• Participate in system implementation, automation, and process improvement initiatives within general accounting.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives that enhance financial operations.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience with working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
• Strong analytical and systems skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, and other core systems.
• Ability to adapt to process changes and evolving business needs.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in corporate general accounting or multi-entity finance environments.
• Experience supporting external financial audits.
• Exposure to automation or…