Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks a Staff Accountant in Downtown Los Angeles to perform core accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires balance sheet reconciliations experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience participating in month-end close processes.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, debits, and credits.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support audit requests and provide supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Skills

Account reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Downtown Los Angeles. This role will be responsible for core accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Downtown Los Angeles. This role will be responsible for core accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support audit requests and provide supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience participating in month-end close processes
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, debits, and credits
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact.

We also want all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.