Staff Accountant

LHH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

LHH in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting in a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or Epicor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Analyze variances and research discrepancies.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare accruals and prepaid expense schedules.
• Support external audits by preparing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting and finance initiatives.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

JD Edwards

Epicor

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: El Segundo, CA
Salary: $70,000-$90,000 DOE

Advance Your Accounting Career

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team in El Segundo. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong technical accounting skills, and experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Support financial statement preparation and reporting

• Analyze variances and research discrepancies

• Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules

• Prepare accruals and prepaid expense schedules

• Support external audits by preparing requested documentation

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting and finance initiatives

• Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles

• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close

• ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar)

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience a plus

• CPA candidate or CPA designation preferred

• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting

• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Stable and growing organization

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.