Staff Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant with QuickBooks Online experience to support daily financial operations and assist with month-end reporting. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll administration, and assisting with audits. Onsite, full-time position with compensation up to $32/hr DOE.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting.
• QB Online experience required.
• Knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Payroll and accounts payable processes familiarity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and support general accounting functions
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Process invoices, payments, and vendor-related transactions
• Assist with payroll administration and reporting
• Support financial statement preparation and analysis
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Provide support during audits and special projects
• Recommend and implement process improvements where applicable

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: up to 32/hr DOE

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Position Overview

Staff Accountant/QB Online required

Growing organization is seeking a motivated accounting professional to support daily financial operations and assist with month-end reporting activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with various teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and support general accounting functions
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Process invoices, payments, and vendor-related transactions
• Assist with payroll administration and reporting
• Support financial statement preparation and analysis
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Provide support during audits and special projects
• Recommend and implement process improvements where applicable

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting
• QB Online Experience required
• Knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with payroll and accounts payable processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

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.