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m.ph beauty

Financial Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role We're looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Financial Analyst to join our ... Review employee expense reports for policy compliance. * Manage corporate credit card ...

Redwood Credit Union

Compliance Analyst

Napa, CA · On-site

Administration: * Assist with department budget preparation and perform legal expense analysis. * Complete monthly report(s) and maintain records of time usage. * Manage and administer RCU's forms ...

m.ph beauty

Financial Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role We're looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Financial Analyst to join our ... Review employee expense reports for policy compliance. * Manage corporate credit card ...

Redwood Credit Union

Compliance Analyst

Napa, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administration: Assist with department budget preparation and perform legal expense analysis. Complete monthly report(s) and maintain records of time usage. Manage and administer RCU's forms library.

Redwood Credit Union

Compliance Analyst

Napa, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administration: • Assist with department budget preparation and perform legal expense analysis. • Complete monthly report(s) and maintain records of time usage. • Manage and administer RCU ...

Ariat

Travel, Expense and Fleet Manager

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overseeing day-to-day Travel & Expense operations, including employee reimbursements and corporate ... Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication ...

NWN Carousel

Sr. Financial Analyst

Exeter, CA · Hybrid

$88K - $109K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develops revenue/expense analyses, reports and presentations. * Works closely with other team members to develop forecast, budgets and long-term projections. * Analyzes complex data sets to identify ...

Convoso

[Hybrid] Sr. Expense Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$105K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Expense Accountant is a critical, hands-on role responsible for owning the core ... Work with the FP&A team to identify, report, resolve any accounting discrepancies and coding errors.

NextDeavor Inc.

Senior Financial Analyst

San Jose, CA

$50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Perform ad hoc expense forecasting, budgeting, and models using raw data exported from Anaplan/Tableau/PowerBI * Mentor and guide junior financial analyst as needed * Learn the expense and headcount ...

Convoso

[Hybrid] Sr. Expense Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$105K - $110K/yr

The Senior Expense Accountant is a critical, hands-on role responsible for owning the core ... Work with the FP&A team to identify, report, resolve any accounting discrepancies and coding errors.

Convoso

[Hybrid] Sr. Expense Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$105K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Expense Accountant is a critical, hands-on role responsible for owning the core ... Work with the FP&A team to identify, report, resolve any accounting discrepancies and coding errors.

Amicis Global

Financial Analyst

Fremont, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Expense Management: - Act as first-line approver for expense reports. - Ensure correct coding and flow of expenses for proper billing allocation. Ad Hoc Analysis & Support: - Support Financial ...

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How much do expense analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for expense analyst in California is $31.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an expense analyst?

An Expense Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and managing a company's expenses to ensure financial efficiency. They review expense reports, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with financial policies. Their role often involves working with accounting and finance teams to track budgets, process reimbursements, and generate reports on spending trends. By analyzing financial data, they help businesses make informed decisions and control costs effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an expense analyst?

To thrive as an Expense Analyst, you typically need a solid background in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheet software, supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with expense management systems such as Concur or SAP, and sometimes certifications like CPA or CMA, are highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments are crucial soft skills for success. These competencies help ensure accurate expense tracking, effective reporting, and support for organizational financial health.

What does an expense analyst do?

On a typical day, an Expense Analyst reviews employee expense reports for policy compliance, analyzes spending trends, and prepares detailed reports for management. They frequently use expense management software to validate transactions and may follow up with employees or department heads to resolve discrepancies. Expense Analysts often collaborate closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure budget adherence and accurate record keeping. This role requires balancing independent analytical work with frequent communication, making each day varied and fast-paced. Over time, exposure to different departments can open doors to broader roles in finance or accounting.

Expense Analyst jobs near you
Infographic showing various Expense Analyst job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,730 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Financial Analyst

m.ph beauty

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Financial Analyst to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in supporting financial planning, month end close, expense management, reporting, and cross-functional projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced startup environment where no two days look the same.

You'll have exposure across all areas of finance and help build scalable processes as the company grows.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Prepare recurring financial reports and KPI dashboards.
  • Analyze monthly financial results and investigate budget to actual variances.
  • Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning.
  • Build ad hoc financial models and analyses to support business decisions.

Month-End Close

  • Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with accruals and prepaid schedules.
  • Help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Expense & T&E Management

  • Administer the company's travel and expense program.
  • Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
  • Manage corporate credit card reconciliations.
  • Partner with employees to resolve expense related questions.

Ad Hoc Projects

  • Respond to requests from leadership with timely financial analysis.
  • Support operational initiatives across sales, marketing and operations.
  • Improve financial processes through automation and documentation.
  • Assist with audit, tax, banking, and financing requests.
  • Participate in systems implementations and process improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or investment banking.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas; Power Query is a plus).
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-changing startup environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources