Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an Accountant to join the Accounting Operations team on a contract basis in Torrance, CA. This hybrid role requires 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with pay ranging from $25 to $28 per hour.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, month-end close support, general ledger accounting and financial reporting, plus audit requests and SOX compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and Excel proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion is a plus.
• Corporate accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close activities and journal entries
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Assist with audit requests and SOX compliance
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation

Skills

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Job description

Accountant (Contract)

Location: Torrance, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Pay: $25–28/hour
Schedule: Standard business hours

We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking an Accountant to join their Accounting Operations team on a contract basis with potential for long-term extension. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team with strong training and the chance to gain experience in a large corporate accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close activities and journal entries
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Assist with audit requests and SOX compliance
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation

Qualifications:

• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion is a plus
• Corporate accounting experience preferred

This opportunity is looking to move quickly and offers strong training, exposure to a variety of accounting functions, and the potential for a long-term assignment.