Staff Accountant

Job Description

Entry Level Audit Staff | SingerLewak LLP

The Tone:
SingerLewak is a prominent Top 100 accounting and consulting firm, primarily serving clients across the western region since 1959. Renowned for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry, the firm offers the comprehensive services of a large organization, combined with a diverse range of practices and industry specializations. This Entry Level Audit Staff role is integral to upholding the firm’s reputation for superior client service and its commitment to professional and personal advancement through initiatives like the SL Forward program. The position supports the firm’s ongoing dedication to learning, growth, client satisfaction, and technological evolution, contributing directly to its recognized industry leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $29.80 – $32.70 hourly
• Mission: This person supports the accounting and auditing functions, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance for clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record-Keeping: Accurately record financial transactions in ledgers, and prepare initial trial balances and simple financial statements using relevant computer software.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform detailed reconciliations of various accounts against their respective control accounts to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Financial Computations: Execute scheduled computations for accruals, manage property and equipment records, and accurately calculate depreciation expenses.
• Project Execution: Work effectively within defined budgetary parameters, support colleagues in prioritizing and managing their workloads, and approach all projects with a sense of urgency to ensure timely completion.
• Audit Engagement Support: Perform specific audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors, actively contributing to both internal and external audit engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Experience: Possesses a strong willingness to actively work and learn within a professional accounting and auditing environment.
• Skills: Proficient in financial transaction recording, account reconciliation, performing accrual and depreciation computations, and preparing basic financial statements.
• Bonus: Actively pursuing or already holding a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.