Accounting Clerk

Ledgent; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, an established investment management organization, seeks an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations. On-site, Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, you will handle financial data, maintain precise records, and assist the team in a collaborative environment.

You will process transactions, prepare payments, reconcile ledgers, assist in financial reporting, and manage employee expense reports while upholding internal controls and confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and distribute payments, including check processing.
• Update and reconcile accounting ledger entries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Create, review, and maintain employee expense reports.
• Communicate with clients regarding account-related inquiries and documentation requests.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Support the Accounting team with administrative and operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

Data entry accuracy

Excel proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

SUMIFs/Data analysis

Job description

An established investment management organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support the day-to-day operations of its Accounting team. This role is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a collaborative environment. This role is onsite Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and distribute payments, including check processing.
• Update and reconcile accounting ledger entries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Create, review, and maintain employee expense reports.
• Communicate with clients regarding account-related inquiries and documentation requests.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Support the Accounting team with administrative and operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.