Accounting Specialist

Purpose

Responsible for ensuring the company’s financial records are accurate and complete.

Ideal Candidate

Has a strong knowledge of accounting principles; a high level of accuracy in data entry and numerical calculations; maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting and bookkeeping experience
• Current experience using accounting software such as: Quick Books, Sage 100 is a big PLUS!
• Proficient using Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed

• Accuracy when entering financial data
• Outstanding math and research skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with 10-key typing and data entry
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivables: Processing vendor invoices, manages payments, reconciles accounts, ensures purchase orders, receipts and invoices are matched; prepares, codes and verifies pricing amounts for data input; checks invoices, purchase orders, check requests and requisitions for payment processing; obtains approval when necessary. posts debits/credits to proper account.
• Financial Recording & Reporting: Maintains accurate journals and ledgers, prepares financial statements and bank deposits; records expenses.
• Reconciliation: Reconciles bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger accounts; balances entries and makes necessary adjustments/calculations..
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensuring compliance with internal controls and supporting internal/external audits.
• Communication: Resolves discrepancies with vendors and clients; answers inquiries regarding invoicing and billing.
• Handles petty cash account and other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.