Accountant

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract opportunity in the Lynwood, CA area. This position will provide additional support to the accounting and finance team, with a primary focus on year-end audit preparation, reconciliations, and general accounting activities.

The role requires a solid accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to step into a busy environment and assist with a variety of accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with year-end audit preparation and reconciliations.
• Experience in municipal, governmental, or public-sector accounting is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to audit requests.
• Prepare and complete bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account analysis.
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Compile schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for year-end activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support the Finance/Accounting team with additional accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract opportunity with a great client in the Lynwood, CA area. This position will provide additional support to the accounting and finance team, with a primary focus on year-end audit preparation, reconciliations, and general accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to step into a busy environment and assist with a variety of accounting projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to audit-related requests
• Prepare and complete bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account analysis
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Compile schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for year-end activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support the Finance/Accounting team with additional accounting projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous professional accounting experience
• Strong experience with bank and account reconciliations
• General ledger and journal entry experience
• Experience assisting with audits and/or year-end close preferred
• Municipal, governmental, or other public-sector accounting experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills