Staff Accountant Job in Los Angeles, CA

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for accounting department in Los Angeles, California. The Staff Accountant will focus on invoice processing, account coding, financial record accuracy, and close support while helping maintain compliance with organizational and grant-related standards. The ideal Staff Accountant will bring strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and tax-related accounting practices in a fast-paced, accuracy-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal accounting guidelines and applicable funding requirements.
• Assign appropriate expense coding and enter payables into the accounting system with careful attention to departments, accounts, and funding sources.
• Maintain organized financial documentation to support transaction tracking, approvals, and audit readiness.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting deliverables as needed.
• Assist in compiling documentation and account analysis required for annual audit preparation.
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial records remain accurate and current.
• Support general ledger maintenance by investigating discrepancies and helping resolve account variances.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify invoice details, coding questions, and supporting documentation requirements.