Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | JAC Recruitment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant, located in the Greater Los Angeles Area with a hybrid work arrangement. JAC Recruitment is a global recruitment agency connecting talented professionals with leading companies. This role is crucial for supporting daily accounting operations, processing financial transactions, and ensuring accurate and transparent financial management for their client, contributing directly to business growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Greater Los Angeles Area
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Mission: Own accurate daily accounting operations by processing transactions, managing expenses, and maintaining precise financial records.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Transactions: Process invoices, prepare bank deposits, and post general ledger entries to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage Accounts: Manage and reconcile cash, bank, income, and expenditure accounts, along with maintaining asset and liability records.
• Ensure Accuracy: Perform accurate data entry, reconcile invoices, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements using data analysis and assist with tax filing preparations and audit requests.
• Maintain Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining supporting documentation and general ledger accounts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles, along with an understanding of basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting or related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, and strong knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent numerical aptitude, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; familiarity with finance regulations including US GAAP and IFRS; experience in the entertainment industry; experience with SAP accounting software; and fluency in both English and Japanese.