We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Sherman Oaks, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting payroll and reporting functions. The ideal candidate excels in both independent work and collaborative settings, with strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy in month-end and year-end closing processes. • Reconcile accounts and maintain up-to-date balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger records. • Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely and precise invoice processing. • Assist in semi-monthly payroll processing, including handling related accruals and compiling payroll expense reports. • Generate financial reports and analyze data to support organizational decision-making. • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, maintaining accurate documentation. • Support both internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary documentation. • Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, promoting efficiency and accuracy. • Maintain and update accounting procedures to align with best practices. • Provide support for financial system troubleshooting and upgrades as needed.

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience or equivalent, with attention to detail. • Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Solid understanding of GAAP principles and their application in journal entries and reconciliations. • Demonstrated accuracy in financial reporting and transaction management. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as Paylocity is a plus. • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis, are highly desirable. • Strong customer service orientation and ability to collaborate effectively.

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Sherman Oaks, CA
onsite
Permanent
60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Sherman Oaks, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting payroll and reporting functions. The ideal candidate excels in both independent work and collaborative settings, with strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy in month-end and year-end closing processes. • Reconcile accounts and maintain up-to-date balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger records. • Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely and precise invoice processing. • Assist in semi-monthly payroll processing, including handling related accruals and compiling payroll expense reports. • Generate financial reports and analyze data to support organizational decision-making. • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, maintaining accurate documentation. • Support both internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary documentation. • Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, promoting efficiency and accuracy. • Maintain and update accounting procedures to align with best practices. • Provide support for financial system troubleshooting and upgrades as needed.
2025-10-29T20:13:42Z

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