Staff Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting and tax functions for real estate. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and collaboration with investment partners and the parent company in Japan.

Hybrid work arrangement: four days per week in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year college/university.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end payables and receivables processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and financial reports.
• Assist with audits and liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Monitor bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.
• Support tax filings and K-1 processes.
• Collaborate with partners across departments.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting & Finance

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reports to: Financial Analysis Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $35.00 - $43.00 up to $46.00

General Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and tax functions of real estate. Key responsibilities include day-to-day accounting operations (bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable), monthly and year-end close and financial reporting, audit preparation, and other related duties as assigned. The role also communicates regularly with external and internal stakeholders, including investment partners, external auditors, tax advisors, tax authorities, and parent company in Japan.

Essential Job Functions

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Prepare the end-to-end payables process for company. This includes reviewing payment and transfer requests, recording transactions, and executing payments by wire, ACH, check, or intra-bank transfer through the approval process.
• Process cash receipts and employee expense reimbursements, ensuring timely and accurate posting.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations to keep financial records accurate and complete.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking matters, including account administration, payment stops and voids, and bank alerts.
• Maintain accurate accounting ledgers and historical records.

Accounting and Finance

• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for the company and its investment vehicles, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management and our parent company in Japan, turning the numbers into clear, actionable insights.
• Review joint venture financial statements for assigned properties, partnering with the Asset Management team and JV partners to resolve issues and ensure accuracy.
• Support the annual budgeting process and deliver ad hoc financial analysis to the Manager and senior leadership.
• Research and apply accounting standards to new investments and transactions, staying current on accounting and regulatory developments.
• Help lead external audits and serve as a key point of contact for auditors, investment partners, and headquarters on accounting matters.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow, coordinating funding needs with headquarters.
• Maintain fixed asset records and the integrity of the company's accounting and approval systems.
• As a core member of a lean team, receive hands‑on training from the Manager across accounting, finance, and reporting, and help drive process improvements and change in how the team works.

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Tax and Reports

• Support to manage tax information from investment partners, including receiving, reviewing, and distributing Schedule K‑1s.
• Support the preparation and filing of tax returns and other tax filings, such as Forms 1099 and 1042, property tax, and business tax, in coordination with outside advisors.
• Support corporate tax compliance, including estimated payments, extensions, and tax provisions, in coordination with outside tax preparers.
• Monitor filing status and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, stay current on changes in tax law, and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Analyze the tax implications of new investments and transactions, including tax modeling to support acquisition activities.
• Work with auditors, advisors, and partners to resolve tax issues.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Work independently under general supervision, taking ownership of assigned areas.
• Continuously look for ways to make processes more efficient and effective.
• Uphold high ethical standards and sound professional judgment.
• Escalate issues promptly and communicate proactively with management.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and external contacts.

Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience in accounting and/or finance in a public company or its subsidiary or/and real estate industry preferred.

Skill

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis). Experience with accounting or financial software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of internal controls and their practical application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Certificates / Licenses

• CPA certification, or progress toward CPA licensure, is a plus but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.

Work Environment: Hybrid (Work 4 days per week in Los Angeles Office)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.