Accountant (Law Firm Experience Required Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Accounting

Position: Accountant (Law Firm Experience Required)

Position: Accountant

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid,
* 2 days/month onsite after fully onsite for training)

Pay: $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience to maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with accounting policies/regulations.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Type: Full-time;
Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking an Accountant to join our dynamic law firm client!

Job Description General Accounting

Prepare/post journal entries (including payroll, bank fees, intercompany transactions, cash transfers, partner draws/distributions)

Maintain/reconcile general ledger accounts; assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately/timely; prepare/maintain supporting schedules for financial reporting and audit purposes

Financial Reporting

Prepare financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules; assist in analyzing financial data and identifying variances

Provide management with timely/accurate financial information

Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements for international entities

Cash Management, Banking, Reconciliations

Perform daily bank reconciliations for entities (domestic/international)

Reconcile trust and deposit accounts, ensuring accuracy/compliance with established procedures

Monitor account balances and coordinate funding requirements

Initiate/process intercompany transfers and foreign currency funding transactions

Manage banking activities (payment processing, account maintenance, account closures)

Coordinate cash movements to support payroll, vendor payments, tax obligations, partner distributions

International Office Support

Support financial operations for international offices; coordinate with accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and local service providers

Assist with quarterly and annual statutory reporting requirements; prepare supporting documentation and respond to inquiries related to financial statement reviews/audits

Maintain schedules and documentation related to intercompany activity and foreign operations

Regulatory Compliance and Tax Support

Assist with quarterly/annual tax reporting requirements (including VAT filings and related supporting documentation)

Support statutory reporting obligations and government surveys; coordinate with advisors on tax compliance matters/regulatory inquiries

Maintain documentation necessary to support regulatory reviews/audits

Accounts Payable, Vendor and Partner Support

Review/process invoices for payment; coordinate invoice approvals/submissions through workflow systems

Assist with vendor management and related documentation requirements

Support partner draw and distribution processes

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure timely processing of financial obligations

Audit and Business Continuity Support

Maintain audit-ready records and documentation throughout the year

Provide cross-functional coverage for critical accounting and banking processes

Assist with office closures, restructurings, and entity wind-down activities (including final reconciliations, tax filings, bank account closures, record retention requirements, responses to post-closure inquiries)

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency/controls/accuracy; support implementation of new tools/procedures/workflow

Position Requirements

Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles with experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting is required.

Proficiency in Excel and Elite 3E accounting software required.

Must have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of VAT, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements, as well as experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting firms, is a plus.

Experience with banking platforms, intercompany accounting, and…