Associate Analyst – Finance and Accounting Rotation

Job Description

Associate Analyst, Finance & Accounting Rotation Mentorship | The Wonderful Company

The Tone:
This is an 18-24 month full-time rotation program at The Wonderful Company, located in West Los Angeles, CA, operating on a hybrid schedule. The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company with over 10,000 employees worldwide, committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios. This role offers recent college graduates an immersive opportunity to gain practical experience across diverse finance and accounting teams, supporting various iconic brands. Associate Analysts will build foundational skills essential for future Analyst-level roles within a mission-based, global organization recognized for its dedication to employees, communities, and the planet.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $32.50 hourly
• Team: Finance and Accounting Rotation Mentorship (FARM) Program
• Mission: Develop foundational accounting and finance skills through rotational assignments, preparing for future Analyst-level roles within the company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Support the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, alongside reviewing Key Performance Indicators.
• Budget & Forecast: Assist with the compilation and analysis of consolidated budgets and long-range forecasts.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare financial and business-related analysis and research in areas such as expense performance, working capital, and investments.
• Special Projects: Undertake special projects and ad hoc requests, supporting year-end audits, internal financial reporting, and compliance initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Entry-level role for recent college graduates with coursework or applicable experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience: Ability to start full-time work in February 2027 or July 2027. Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated integrity and accountability; self-starter mentality, taking initiative and exhibiting curiosity for continuous learning and improvement; ability to adjust to new situations and environments as needed; strong collaboration skills for partnering across the organization and demonstrating inclusivity; and a results-oriented approach, delivering outcomes with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on being bold, nimble, innovative, and efficient.
• Bonus: An interest in becoming licensed as a CPA (preferred for accounting track).