Staff Accountant

NOBEL Women; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for a temporary-to-hire opportunity in Pasadena, CA. The role involves hands-on accounting across month-end close, general ledger activity, financial reporting, and analysis.

Ideal for someone with 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. Located in Pasadena, CA, this position offers exposure to various accounting functions and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• 2+ of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience assisting with financial statement preparation
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with individuals across different departments

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review general ledger activity and research account discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
• Monitor cash activity and support routine banking and deposit functions
• Maintain accounting information related to fixed assets and inventory
• Assist with sales incentives, bonus calculations, and related account activity
• Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and investigate significant variances
• Provide accounting support for forecasting and project-related financial analysis
• Work with accounting leadership and other departments to resolve financial questions and maintain accurate records
• Participate in special projects and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-department communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Pasadena, CA

Job Type: Temporary to Hire

Pay: $31.25-$36.05 per hour

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for a temporary-to-hire opportunity with a client in Pasadena, CA. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and wants exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including month-end close, general ledger activity, financial reporting, and analysis.

Job Duties

• Support the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations


• Review general ledger activity and research account discrepancies


• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting


• Monitor cash activity and support routine banking and deposit functions


• Maintain accounting information related to fixed assets and inventory


• Assist with sales incentives, bonus calculations, and related account activity


• Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and investigate significant variances


• Provide accounting support for forecasting and project-related financial analysis


• Work with accounting leadership and other departments to resolve financial questions and maintain accurate records


• Participate in special projects and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Qualifications

• 2+ of professional accounting experience


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered


• Experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close


• Working knowledge of GAAP


• Experience assisting with financial statement preparation


• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas


• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with individuals across different departments

Pay Details: $31.25 to $36.05 per hour

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

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.

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