Senior Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Senior Accountant in Los Angeles with expertise in G/L analysis, journal entries, budgeting and forecasting, and financial statement analysis. The role involves preparing balance sheets and collaborating with department managers.

Requirements include a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred. Proficiency with MS Office and advanced Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of general accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to communicate with department managers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office; advanced Excel skills required.
• CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform G/L analysis and journal entries.
• Analyze financial statements and balance sheets.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and produce balance sheets for reporting.

Skills

G/L analysis

Journal entries

Financial statement analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Balance sheets

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

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Job description

Senior Accountant
Ledgent

Description

Ledgent is seeking for a Senior Accountant experienced with G/L analysis, Journal entries, financial statement analysis, budgeting and forecasting and responsible for preparing and produce balance sheets.

About Ledgent

Ledgent is a full service accounting and finance placement firm offering temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire staffing services. We are dedicated to making life better for the people we serve. For our staffing associates, this means providing you with a unique combination of benefits, career resources and training. From the moment you step into a Ledgent branch office to your first assignment and beyond, your Ledgent Team is there for you, every step of the way. Consisting of friendly staffing professionals who take the time to get to know you, we are expert at matching the right job with your unique personality, skills, and expectations.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.


• Minimum two to five (2-5) years of general accounting or equivalent experience


• Must have a solid understanding of financial statements


• Able to communicate effectively with department managers.


• Excellent communication and written skills.


• Strong attention to detail while producing accurate and high-quality work.


• Able to multi-task in a fast pace, demanding work environment.


• Proficient with MS Office Suite: (Excel, Word and Outlook). Advanced knowledge of Excel (V look ups, formulas, etc.) is a must


• CPA is preferred

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.