<p>We are looking for a bilingual Finance & Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities that keep financial processes accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, works well independently, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external vendors, including in Japanese when needed.<strong> Japanese fluency is required.</strong> <strong>Candidates must be able to report to the Torrance office-- candidates not local to the Greater Los Angeles area will not be considered.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review and prepare payment entries for time-sensitive disbursements within the accounting system.</p><p>• Record general ledger activity related to employee expenses, corporate card usage, and vendor invoices.</p><p>• Set up vendor profiles, process cash receipts, and complete bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial close support documents such as balance sheet reconciliations and aging reports.</p><p>• Compile quarterly accounting documentation, including intercompany support schedules and confirmation materials.</p><p>• Respond to shared mailbox inquiries regarding payment status and provide timely support to vendors and operations teams.</p><p>• Handle administrative finance tasks such as scanning incoming financial documents, depositing checks, processing credit card payments, and downloading cost data.</p><p>• Assist with workflow coordination, troubleshoot routine accounting issues, and contribute to process improvements and special assignments as needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a dynamic organization in Torrance, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll, strengthening financial controls, and maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep payroll accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, and rewards functions to improve processes and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full payroll cycle for standard and off-cycle payments, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including account balancing, journal support, and review of liabilities tied to payroll transactions.<br>• Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax obligations, benefit accrual practices, and required reporting standards.<br>• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Total Rewards teams to resolve payroll issues and support ongoing business needs.<br>• Lead payroll reporting and month-end close deliverables by preparing accurate data, reviewing results, and addressing discrepancies.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, strengthen controls, and improve overall processing efficiency.<br>• Support relationships with external payroll service providers and assist with audit requests related to payroll records and compliance.<br>• Manage and mentor payroll staff, setting priorities and promoting high standards for accuracy, service, and accountability.
<p>We have partnered with a growing CPA firm to bring on an experienced Tax Accountant in the Downtown LA area during the extension season. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in assisting CPA firms in meeting their clients' tax extension filing requirements efficiently and accurately. Your in-depth understanding of tax regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines will contribute to delivering exceptional service during this critical period. Please call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration.</p><p> </p><p>· Responsibilities:</p><p>· Liaise with CPA firms to collect and organize client-provided financial documents and tax-related information for extension filing.</p><p>· Review and validate client documentation, including income statements, expense reports, and relevant deductions.</p><p>· Utilize your comprehensive knowledge of tax laws and codes to prepare accurate and compliant tax extension filings.</p><p>· Ensure all necessary forms, schedules, and supporting documentation are properly completed and attached to the extensions.</p><p>· Collaborate with the internal team and CPA firm contacts to address any inquiries or clarifications related to tax extensions.</p><p>· Keep abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and extension filing requirements, and incorporate them into your work.</p><p>· Maintain clear and organized records of all extension-related communications and documentation.</p><p>· Work diligently to meet strict deadlines and ensure all extensions are submitted accurately and on time.</p><p>· Provide proactive communication with CPA firms regarding the status of extension preparations and any potential issues.</p><p>· Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct in handling client information.</p><p> </p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor / Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee daily accounting activities, guide team performance, and help ensure an accurate and timely month-end close. The position requires strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to operate independently while maintaining high standards across reporting, reconciliation, and inventory-related accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee core accounting operations and provide day-to-day direction to team members to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Manage general ledger activity and verify that financial records remain complete, organized, and compliant with internal standards.<br>• Coordinate inventory-related accounting tasks within the close cycle, with close attention to valuation, adjustments, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support financial statement audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and resolving follow-up items efficiently.<br>• Review account balances regularly, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions when needed.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial information to help leadership understand performance and maintain strong internal controls.<br>• Serve as a dependable accounting lead who can work independently and keep departmental priorities moving forward in the absence of senior leadership.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr. Accountant to join a financial services organization in Tustin, California. This contract opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build hands-on experience in billing, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial operations. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, support transaction processing, and work closely with internal teams to keep accounting activities running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine lease-related documents and financial records to confirm accuracy, verify key terms, and identify missing or inconsistent information.<br>• Enter customer and lease data into accounting platforms with a high degree of precision while ensuring accounts are established correctly.<br>• Support invoice preparation for fees, rental charges, documentation costs, and other initial customer expenses.<br>• Apply incoming payments and deposits to the correct accounts and help keep account balances up to date.<br>• Assist with reconciliations by comparing transactions, investigating variances, and helping clear outstanding items.<br>• Organize and maintain digital accounting files, supporting documents, and related financial records for easy retrieval and audit readiness.<br>• Partner with internal departments to gather required information, resolve discrepancies, and facilitate accurate financial processing.<br>• Contribute to core accounting activities such as billing support, account upkeep, journal-related entries, and month-end close tasks.