Junior Accountant: Learn & Own Month-End Close

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Junior Accountant in Los Angeles to support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, AP/AR activities, and month-end close processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and learning across accounting functions, with opportunities to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
• Process and verify accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports.
• Assist with accounts receivable, customer billing, and cash application activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Track project-related expenses and provide support for production accounting activities.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and administrative teams on accounting-related inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Deadline-driven

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Excel (PivotTables)

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Junior Accountant in Los Angeles to support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, AP/AR activities, and month-end close processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and learning across accounting functions, with opportunities to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements in a deadline-driven environment.