Sr. Accounting Analyst

Airgas • Long Beach, CA

4d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Analyst supports business objectives within the Controller organization. You will manage financial accounting, reporting, and month-end close processes while serving as a liaison with ALABS shared services. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial data through rigorous analysis and internal/external audit support.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in financial reporting/accounting.
• Costing Expertise: Minimum of two years in a costing role within a manufacturing environment (produced vs. procured costing, moving average price, and inventory analytics).
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of general accounting matters and IFRS/GAAP; intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access).
• Soft Skills: Strong "client service" mindset, proven organizational skills, and the ability to navigate a complex matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting.
• Public accounting experience and exposure to medium-to-large companies.
• Advanced experience with SAP software or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Procedures: Prepare and post journal entries for general accounting, accruals, inventory/stock (Mass Balance), and product costing.
• Financial Accuracy: Perform tasks ensuring accurate financial and statistical close processes, including general ledger account reconciliations for significant sales, COS, and OPEX accruals.
• Product Costing: Calculate and maintain standard costs for gas and hard goods; prepare daily Moving Average Price (MAP) analysis and cost of sales account reconciliations.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare internal reports for Division, Regional, and Corporate branches while ensuring compliance with financial policies and IFRS/GAAP.
• Process Improvement: Participate in enhancements to accounting and reporting processes by leveraging systems and reporting tools.
• Team Support: Provide direction and training to the team's accounting staff and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
• Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees