Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Staff Accountant in Los Angeles to support month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of general accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of general accounting experience.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Perform bank, account and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and manage AP/AR.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.

Skills

General accounting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Staff Accountant

Ledgent

Description

Ledgent is seeking for a Staff Accountant experienced with Bank, Account and Credit Card reconciliations, Journal entries and AP, AR and month end closing.

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
• 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

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.