Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract Duration: Months
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: [Insert Manager Title]
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor¬タル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.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in utility or regulatory accounting.

• Familiarity with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reporting requirements.

• Exposure to SOX compliance and audit processes.