Staff Accountant
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
Ledgent-Finance-
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: USD
70000 - USD
75000 per year
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial information and supporting management reporting.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Analyze financial transactions and investigate account discrepancies.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
- Support external audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting and high-volume AP processing
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Reports to:
Controller
- $65-75k/year
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