Accountant

Veritas Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Search Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Accountant to support a high-volume accounting environment, performing professional duties such as journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of full-time accounting experience, strong Excel and Oracle skills, and the ability to analyze transactions and resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time professional accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an accounting emphasis, or a related field preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, cost transfers, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze differences between subsidiary systems and the general ledger.
• Research transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Gather, analyze, and validate accounting data and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and month-end workpapers.
• Assist with financial reporting and annual financial statement preparation.
• Process accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, receipts, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and supporting accounting records.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting and transaction-processing issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is hybrid in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support a high-volume accounting environment. This position will independently perform professional accounting duties, including preparing and analyzing accounting transactions, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting internal and external audits.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of full-time accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to research transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues. Experience with Oracle or another enterprise accounting system is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, cost transfers, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze differences between subsidiary systems and the general ledger.
• Research transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve or recommend solutions to accounting issues.
• Gather, analyze, and validate accounting data and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and month-end workpapers.
• Assist with financial reporting and annual financial statement preparation.
• Process accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, receipts, and outstanding balances.
• Process and track payment requests and provide payment status updates.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and supporting accounting records.
• Respond to accounting-related questions from internal departments and external parties.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting and transaction-processing issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial and operating equipment records as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time professional accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an accounting emphasis, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience may be considered.
• Advanced/expert Excel skills required.
• Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise accounting systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to handle a high-volume workload accurately and effectively.

The successful candidate will be resourceful, organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced accounting environment.