Ledgent Finance and Accounting has a prominent business partner located in the north metro area needing to add to their Accounting team! This role will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and statements. Please note this position is part time.


Responsibilities:
* Maintain and update accounting records and files
* Analyze budgets and create expense reports
* Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
* Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
* Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)
* Reconcile bank statements
* Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
* Conduct month-end and year-end closures
* Prepare documents for audits
* Advise clients on financial issues via email or phone
* Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations


Requirements and skills
* Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
* QuickBooks experience required
* Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
* Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus
* Attention to detail
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Confidentiality and integrity


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 City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.