Junior Accountant

Jobtailor; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking an entry-level accounting assistant to enter billing and financial data, assist with client payments, and issue invoices under supervision.

You will help track balances, review transactions, perform basic reconciliations, and maintain electronic records while learning the firm’s systems. This role offers growth toward month-end close and broader accounting exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field required by start date.
• Foundational understanding of accounting or bookkeeping principles through college coursework.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to review numerical data with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter billing, payment, deposit, and other financial information into the firm’s systems
• Help apply and record client payments accurately
• Assist with preparing and issuing client invoices under guidance of senior accounting team members
• Assist with tracking outstanding balances and maintaining accounts receivable records
• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy
• Perform basic reconciliations of billing, deposit, and payment records
• Maintain organized electronic records and supporting financial documentation
• Assist with researching billing discrepancies and elevate questions as appropriate
• Support the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Respond to routine billing and accounting questions from internal team members
• Learn and use the firm’s accounting, billing, and client-management systems
• Assist with additional accounting projects and administrative tasks as assigned
• Work under the supervision of the Financial Controller and alongside other members of the accounting team

Skills

Billing info entry

Payment processing

Client invoicing

Accounts receivable

Financial data review

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Client-management systems

Job description

• Enter billing, payment, deposit, and other financial information into the firm’s systems
• Help apply and record client payments accurately
• Assist with preparing and issuing client invoices under the guidance of senior accounting team members
• Assist with tracking outstanding balances and maintaining accounts receivable records
• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy
• Perform basic reconciliations of billing, deposit, and payment records
• Maintain organized electronic records and supporting financial documentation
• Assist with researching billing discrepancies and elevate questions as appropriate
• Support the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Respond to routine billing and accounting questions from internal team members
• Learn and use the firm’s accounting, billing, and client-management systems
• Assist with additional accounting projects and administrative tasks as assigned
• Work under the supervision of the Financial Controller and alongside other members of the accounting team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, completed by the position’s start date
• No prior professional accounting experience required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Foundational understanding of accounting or bookkeeping principles through college coursework
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable entering, reviewing, and working with numerical data
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established procedures, ask questions, and learn from feedback
• Ability to handle confidential financial and client information responsibly
• Interest in learning new accounting and business systems
• Ability to work from the Santa Monica office up to four days per week
• Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of the office or be able to relocate independently before their start date
• Employment-based immigration sponsorship is available for qualified candidates

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Capable of managing financial records and supporting the accounting team in various tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting
• Foundational Understanding Of Accounting Principles
• Basic Proficiency With Microsoft Excel
• Attention To Detail
• Clear Written And Verbal Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Billing Information Entry
• Payment Processing
• Client Invoicing
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Financial Transaction Review
• Basic Reconciliation
• Electronic Record Maintenance
• Numerical Data Management
• Accounting Principles
• Bookkeeping Principles

Soft Skills

• Strong Attention To Detail
• Good Organizational Skills
• Time-Management Skills
• Ability To Follow Established Procedures
• Willingness To Learn

Industry Keywords

• Financial Information
• Billing Discrepancies
• Month-End Closing
• Year-End Closing
• Confidential Financial Information

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Client-Management Systems
• Accounting Software