Staff Accountant

Omega Law Group, PC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Professional development and career •

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Omega Law Group in West Hollywood, CA seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our accounting operations, including general ledger entries, month-end close, and financial reporting in a fast-growing law firm environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.

This full-time, on-site role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Hones ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate recording.
• Prepare and post journal entries including adjusting and accruals.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and research unusual items.
• Support accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and internal reports.
• Conduct GL analysis and investigate variances.
• Maintain schedules and documentation for GL accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting
• Assist with year-end audits, tax, and other requests
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Omega Law Group is a prestigious and rapidly growing law firm serving clients throughout California and Texas. Our dedicated team is known for delivering exceptional service and winning results for our clients. Through innovation, compassion, and expertise, we have built a strong reputation and continue to expand our presence, practice areas, and brand.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team at our West Hollywood office.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support the firm's accounting operations and financial reporting processes, with a focus on general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles who is comfortable working with a high volume of financial activity in a fast-paced, growing organization.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounting team to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, accounts are properly reconciled, and financial information is complete, accurate, and available on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, reclassification, and accrual entries
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and research outstanding or unusual transactions
• Assist with accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal management reports
• Perform general ledger analysis and investigate account variances and unusual activity
• Assist with recording and reconciling prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet activity
• Maintain accurate schedules and supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts
• Support month-end reporting by ensuring assigned accounts and reconciliations are completed accurately and timely
• Assist with year-end audit, tax, and other financial reporting requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Work with other departments to research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Handle confidential financial and business information with discretion
• Assist with special accounting projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience participating in monthly and year-end close processes
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and analyzing account activity
• Experience with accruals, prepaid expenses, and other standard accounting adjustments
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and working with large data sets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet accounting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Dependable and reliable with strong follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus

Location & Schedule

This position is based at our West Hollywood, California office and requires full-time, on-site attendance Monday through Friday.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Free onsite parking

Omega Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a high-performing team and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.