Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, timely close activities, and day-to-day ledger maintenance while working across several accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to investigate discrepancies and keep financial records organized and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities as needed
• Support audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external auditors
• Analyze variances and research discrepancies in financial records
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency
• Assist with QuickBooks to SAP implementation, including data validation, chart of accounts mapping, testing, and post-migration support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and exposure to SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience supporting system implementations, ERP conversions, or finance transformation projects preferred.

Compensation

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