Account Coordinator, Assistant Bookkeeper

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an organized accounting professional in Los Angeles to manage accounts payable, perform daily deposits, and reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts. You will prepare journal entries and support client engagements, while coordinating with supervisors and financial professionals to ensure accurate financial records.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, detail orientation, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with seasonal overtime during tax busy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting preferred or related work experience.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience with MS Office applications and basic accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy accounts payable duties.
• Complete daily deposits and reconcile cash.
• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Manage and prioritize day-to-day workflow and client interactions.
• Assist with supervision and management of clients’ day-to-day activities.
• Collaborate with professionals to formulate goals and strategies.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Cash Reconciliation

Journal Entries

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Effective Communication Skills

Agilink Experience

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Perform heavy accounts payable
• Complete daily deposits
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare journal entries
• Manage and prioritize day-to-day workflow
• Interact with clients professionally
• Complete tasks or projects assigned by supervisory figures
• Help protect assets and preserve value through business management services
• Assist with supervision and management of clients’ day-to-day activities
• Work with clients to formulate goals, develop strategies, and plan long term
• Collaborate with bankers, lawyers, investment advisors, estate planning professionals, and insurance professionals

Requirements

• A bachelor's or associates degree in accounting preferred and/or some related work experience
• Detail oriented, with high productivity; experience with multiple corresponding deadlines
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Agilink experience a plus
• Strong communications skills (both verbal and written) and strong judgment
• Effective multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Team player attitude with proven people skills
• Availability for necessary seasonal overtime, particularly during tax busy-seasons

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable management, cash reconciliation, and journal entry preparation while effectively collaborating with clients and professionals to achieve financial goals. Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple deadlines with strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Cash Reconciliation
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Effective Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Cash Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Financial Management
• Agilink Experience

Soft Skills

• Detail Oriented
• Time Management
• Team Player
• Strong Judgment
• Multi-tasking

Industry Keywords

• Client Interaction
• Business Management Services
• Financial Strategies
• Tax Season Availability

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook