Staff Accountant - Investment Management

Ledgent; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. seeks a Staff Accountant in the Greater Los Angeles area to support day-to-day accounting functions and month-end close activities. You will reconcile accounts and banks, assist with investment transactions and the preparation of financial statements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong MS Office skills, and proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Accounting software knowledge (Sage, QuickBooks) preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting functions.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month/quarter/year-end closes.
• Process investment transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and journal entries.
• Manage general ledger and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Accounting experience

MS Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

An investment firm located near West Los Angeles is looking for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions. Tasks for the Staff Accountant include account and bank reconciliation, assisting with month/quarter/year-end closes, processing investment transactions, and assisting with preparing financial statements. The Staff Accountant will also handle journal entry preparation, general ledger management, and other ad hoc duties.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Seeking a problem solver with an upbeat, positive attitude.
• Strong MS Office skills are also needed.
• Accounting software knowledge (i.e., Sage, QuickBooks, etc.) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are also required.
• $80 - 90k + bonus.
  

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.