Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | EPI Networking

The Tone:
This is a full-time on-site role for an Accounting Assistant at EPI Networking, located in Los Angeles, CA. EPI Networking operates as a real estate investment firm, committed to generating significant value for all its stakeholders. The company is actively focused on optimizing its operational processes, enhancing internal and external communication, and utilizing technology to drive its ongoing expansion and evolve into a premier real estate platform. In this context, the Accounting Assistant role is fundamental to maintaining the firm’s financial health, ensuring precision in financial reporting, and supporting the strategic growth objectives through diligent and accurate accounting practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA

• Mission: This individual will be instrumental in managing the foundational accounting activities, including daily bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, to support EPI Networking’s operational efficiency and strategic objectives within the real estate investment sector.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software proficiency

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounting Software: Oversee and manage the company’s accounting software systems, ensuring their efficient operation and accurate record-keeping to support streamlined financial processes and data integrity.
• Prepare Financial Statements: Systematically prepare and review comprehensive financial statements, playing a key role in the accurate and timely reporting of the firm’s financial performance and position to stakeholders.
• Perform Bookkeeping Duties: Diligently execute all daily bookkeeping responsibilities, including recording transactions and reconciling accounts, vital for maintaining precise and up-to-date financial records.
• Handle Daily Accounting Tasks: Undertake a range of other essential day-to-day accounting tasks, contributing to the smooth workflow and operational effectiveness of the accounting department and overall financial functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles. This includes strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, essential for accurate and compliant financial operations.
• Experience: Demonstrate proven experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, along with proficiency in utilizing various accounting software packages to manage financial data effectively. This experience should reflect the ability to handle practical accounting challenges efficiently.
• Skills: Exhibit strong bookkeeping skills, coupled with an unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks. Candidates must also possess robust analytical and problem-solving abilities to address financial discrepancies, alongside excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Bonus: Show a distinct ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as an integral part of a larger team, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment within the firm.