Accounting Assistant

Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Accounting Assistant to join our team in the Westwood area. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced accounting environment while handling administrative and repetitive tasks with precision. As a contract to permanent role, this position provides a pathway to long-term career advancement for individuals eager to develop their accounting expertise.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming checks by batching, uploading, and identifying the appropriate business line.

- Prepare checks and wires for distribution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Separate participation statements and forward them to the forensic team for review.

- Manage incoming mail by sorting and distributing it to the appropriate team members.

- Provide tracking information for payments as requested.

- Assist with the collection and distribution of tax documents.

- Support ongoing system and process improvement initiatives.

- Facilitate the onboarding of clients, managers, and attorneys into the accounting system for payment remittance

Requirements - Bachelor's degree preferred, with a strong interest in accounting.

- Prior experience in finance or accounting is not required, but entertainment industry experience is a plus.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- High level of integrity and the capacity to handle confidential information responsibly.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- Ability to type at a minimum of 45 words per minute and proficient in 10-key by touch.

- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive approach to work.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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