Staff Accountant

Confidential - Job Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative investment and private equity firm in Los Angeles seeks a Staff Accountant to join their team. This role involves financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in financial insights and process improvements. This position is onsite daily in West LA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience in both public and private sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for timely reporting.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a strategic and tech‑savvy accountant ready for their next challenge and growth opportunity? Our client, an innovative investment and private equity firm based in Los Angeles is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their growing team and help lead the team in partnership with the Controller and Vice President. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role, partner closely with leadership, and work within a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. This role is onsite daily in West LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow), ensuring adherence to accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS) and accuracy in reporting.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial data and compliance with accounting policies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets, analyze variances, and provide detailed financial insights to support decision‑making and cost control.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and industry standards. Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax‑related activities.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee day‑to‑day accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring timely billing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll processing, while optimizing cash flow management.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy, including leveraging new accounting technologies and automation tools.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience working in both the public and private sector
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate across departments and present financial insights to leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Highly analytical with excellent organizational and time‑management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.