Financial Analyst

Overview

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract Duration: Months

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports To: [Insert Manager Title]

Employment Type: Contract

The Financial Analyst will support the month-end close process, perform general ledger reconciliations, prepare financial and regulatory reports, and assist with compliance and audit activities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.

• Support month-end close tasks including journal entries, financial reporting, and variance (flux) analysis.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and manage unbilled revenue accruals accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare forecasts of regulatory accounts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and regulatory reports related to revenues and volumetric gas throughput.
• Assist with SOX testing of internal controls and quarterly certifications.
• Support the implementation of new cost recovery mechanisms and / or regulatory accounts as authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
• Respond to ad hoc data requests from regulatory bodies (CPUC), external auditors, and internal audit teams.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum years of accounting or financial analysis experience , preferably in a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems .
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with a positive, proactive attitude .
• Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in all work.
• Experience in utility or regulatory accounting.
• Familiarity with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reporting requirements.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and audit processes.