Accounting Assistant

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Financial Services Firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. This onsite role offers a great starting point for building a solid foundation in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will process AP/AR, assist with reconciliations, and help with month-end close, reporting, and data entry. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks/NetSuite are valued as you handle confidential information and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships welcome)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Assist with reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and organize financial documents, invoices, and expense reports
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in accounting software
• Assist with preparing basic financial reports and schedules
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding account status
• File and maintain financial records in accordance with company policy
• Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Accounting Assistant - Leading Financial Services Firm - Onsite in Central LA

Reporting to the Controller

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our finance team's day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to build a strong foundation in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Assist with reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and organize financial documents, invoices, and expense reports
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in accounting software
• Assist with preparing basic financial reports and schedules
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding account status
• File and maintain financial records in accordance with company policy
• Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships welcome)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in financial services, banking, or investment industries
• Familiarity with GAAP principles