Finance Associate Jobs in California
Finance Associate jobs in California are among the most actively sourced in the country, with demand concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and private equity across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. Large, established employers such as Wells Fargo, BlackRock, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant California operations and hire finance associates at both entry and mid-career levels. The most in-demand specialties are financial planning and analysis, corporate treasury, and investment operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Associate is responsible for general duties in support of the OpCo (operating company) operations and works in collaboration with SBS (Sysco Business Services) to assist in resolving exceptions and issues. Specific duties will including, handling of local payments, deposits, managing petty cash, will call transactions, scanning of supporting documentation, and local regulatory compliance. This Finance role is responsible for performing selected Finance and accounting duties that are transactional or administrative.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing deposits of all cash/manual payments that come directly to the OpCo (operating company)
- Scanning of back up support for checks, remittances, and other customer documents.
- Responsible for managing petty cash fund and replenishments
- Responsible for scanning invoices and receiving packets at the OpCo.
- Responsible for reporting issues within quality control and providing documentation to the SBS processing teams.
- Work closely with the quality control teams to ensure claims are submitted to obtain supplier credits
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting regulatory compliance (i.e. USDA, food safety documentation, etc.).
- Responsible for handling will call transactions involving payments from customers and employees. Includes processing of employee purchases.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School diploma required
Experience
- 2+ years of finance and/or administration experience focused on document flow and handling transactional processing with deposit processing experience preferred
Professional Skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
- Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excel proficient.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverage
- Renewable Energy
- Media & Entertainment
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance associate jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Proficiency in Excel financial modeling and data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with ERP platforms including SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite for financial reporting
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and California-specific corporate accounting standards
- One to three years of experience in a finance, accounting, or analyst support role
- Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or CFP credential preferred by California employers
Finance Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance associate in California?
Most finance associate roles in California require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. California does not mandate a state-issued license for the general finance associate role, but candidates pursuing securities-related work must pass FINRA exams administered through a registered firm. Earning a CFA, CPA, or CFP credential significantly strengthens your candidacy in California's competitive financial services and tech-sector markets.
Which companies hire finance associates in California?
Employers hiring finance associates in California right now include Goodwin Procter LLP, Together AI, and Ramp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of global technology headquarters, major bank regional offices, and large healthcare systems means finance associate hiring is distributed across a wide range of industries beyond traditional financial services.
Which California cities have the most finance associate jobs?
The California cities with the most finance associate openings are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Irvine. San Francisco and Los Angeles anchor the distribution because of their dense concentrations of investment firms, corporate headquarters, and large regional bank offices, while San Jose draws demand from Silicon Valley technology companies that maintain substantial in-house finance teams.
Are there remote finance associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles. Finance associate work is largely desk-based and analytical, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 57% of finance associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the flexibility many California tech and financial services employers have built into their finance functions. FP&A and financial reporting roles tend to be the most remote-eligible.
How can I get hired as a finance associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for financial analyst or junior finance associate roles at California's large corporate employers and healthcare systems, which run structured new-graduate programs. Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and California's major public universities hire entry-level finance staff directly from degree programs. Lateral moves from accounts payable, payroll, or audit support roles are a recognized path in. Completing an internship with a California-based firm and earning progress toward a CFA or CPA gives a first-time candidate a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to finance associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to finance associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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