Staff Accountant Job in Los Angeles, CA

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a staff accountant to join a finance team in Los Angeles, California on a long-term contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations and helps ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and timely. The position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and confident managing reconciliations, payables, and monthly close activities in Quick Books Online.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activity by reviewing invoices, securing internal approvals, and recording transactions accurately in the general ledger.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve missing or unmatched items, and confirm expenses and credits are captured in the proper reporting period.
• Administer vendor payment processing, including preparing weekly check runs and maintaining complete support for disbursements.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close tasks to help meet established financial reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and explain unusual account activity with clear supporting analysis.
• Partner with the controller to monitor spending patterns and flag expense trends that may affect budget performance.
• Maintain vendor tax documentation and review payment records to support year-end 1099 reporting requirements.
• Strengthen accounting documentation by attaching invoice and journal entry support in Quick Books Online and keeping records audit-ready.
• Contribute to process improvements, including greater use of electronic files and more efficient accounting workflows.
• Provide responsive support for audits, special analyses, and other accounting needs as business priorities evolve.