Staff Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Competitive pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting, supporting accurate financial operations, and contributing to a fast-paced corporate environment.

You will manage accounts payable, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to build a long-term career path.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable responsibilities and vendor-related accounting activity.
• Support general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Review financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve accounting issues.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA with a growing organization in the wholesale trade and import-export industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning day-to-day accounting functions, supporting accurate financial operations, and contributing to a fast-paced corporate accounting environment.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to expand their accounting responsibilities, work closely with internal teams and vendors, and build a long-term career path within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a significant portion of the Accounts Payable process, including accurate invoice processing and timely payments.
• Prepare and post journal entries while supporting general ledger accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to support timely financial reporting.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Support audit requests, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable responsibilities and vendor-related accounting activity.
• Support general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Review financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve accounting issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience, with 3 to 5 years preferred based on the level of the role.
• Strong experience with Accounts Payable, General Ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Accounting experience within wholesale trade, import-export, distribution, or a related industry.
• Interest in growing into broader accounting responsibilities over time.

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.

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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.