Staff Accountant II - Statutory Accounting (Remote)

cafairplan; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

cafairplan in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain financial procedures and record transactions for assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The role ensures compliance through reports and financial statements.

You will prepare journals, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end and year-end closes, analyze variances, support audits, and work with Excel and Dynamics GP to produce accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of statutory accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of treasury and financial management processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and post journal entries timely and accurately.
• Reconcile accounts timely and accurately.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Liaise with bank and other parties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Excel skills

10-Key by touch

Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will maintain financial procedures and record financial transactions for assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The Staff Accountant also ensures financial compliance through preparation of reports and financial statements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, process and post journal entries timely and accurately.
• Assure that financial accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Support timely and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account analysis to identify and explain variances.
• Maintaining proper documentation and filing of supporting documents, including approvals.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Liaise with the bank and other parties as required.
• Perform backup duties within the department as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (STAFF ACCOUNTANT II) – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

• Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to assist in budgeting for future revenues and expenses.
• Lead and provide guidance to lower-level accountants.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of statutory accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of systems and processes related to treasury and financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills and ability to self-manage while remaining flexible to changing tasks and priorities.
• Excellent Typing skills and 10 Key by touch.
• Microsoft Office suite experience required; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.
• Insurance background a plus.