Bookkeeper

A.N.Abell Auction Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

A. N. Abell Auction Co. in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Full Charge Bookkeeper to own day-to-day bookkeeping for our estate auction company. This on-site role supports our accounting needs across auction, consignor, and operations with strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping, expertise in QuickBooks Desktop and Online, and proficiency in Excel. You will collaborate across departments and report to the management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop & Online and Excel.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial reports and schedules.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Experience with consignor accounting, auction houses, estates, or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and maintain the general ledger.
• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile auction settlements, buyer payments, and consignor accounting.
• Coordinate and track consignor payments and revenue/expenses.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Assist in payroll, sales tax reporting, and compliance.
• Support year-end close and internal controls improvements.
• Assist transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Excel proficient

Ledger & close

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Effective communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor in accounting/finance

Job description

$30–$40 per hour | Overtime Eligible

Company Description

Founded in 1916, A. N. Abell Auction Co. is Southern California’s oldest and one of its most respected estate auction companies.

For more than a century, the Abell family has worked with executors, trustees, estate attorneys, fiduciaries, real estate professionals, heirs, collectors, and private individuals to advise on and manage significant estates and private collections.

Abell specializes in the appraisal, handling, marketing, and sale of property across a broad range of categories, with particular expertise in Fine Art, Jewelry, Modern Design, Furniture, Luxury Goods, Decorative Arts, and Celebrity Estates.

Our auctions range from regular estate sales featuring hundreds of objects across numerous categories to major catalogued auctions showcasing important fine art, jewelry, design, and private collections.

Team members join a fourth-generation family business with a longstanding reputation for expertise, integrity, discretion, and exceptional service.

Role Description

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Los Angeles, California | Full-Time, On-Site

Full Charge Bookkeeper is a full-time, on-site position based in Los Angeles and will take ownership of the company’s day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions.

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records supporting our auction, estate, consignor, and operational activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and capable of managing the accounting needs of a fast-moving business.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and maintain the general ledger
• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions and journal entries
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Reconcile auction settlements, buyer payments, and consignor accounting
• Coordinate and track consignor payments
• Monitor auction-related revenue, expenses, and supporting documentation
• Support payroll, sales tax reporting, and compliance requirements
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Prepare weekly cash-flow reports and forecasts for management
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities
• Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Work closely with management, operations, and the company’s outside CPA
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures
• Help prepare for the company’s transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or accounting experience, including full-cycle bookkeeping
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial reports and supporting schedules
• Exceptional attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion
• Experience with consignor accounting, auction houses, estates, retail, resale businesses, inventory-related accounting, ADP, or QuickBooks conversion projects is highly beneficial.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, although equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Overtime eligible
• Health and vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Cell phone stipend
• Paid time off
• Company holidays

A. N. Abell Auction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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