Corporate Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Los Angeles, California
  • $90,000–$105,000
30+ days ago

Job Description

Corporate Accountant

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid / Onsite)
Employment Type: Full‑Time

Position Summary

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes. This role works closely with the Controller and Finance team to ensure accurate financial records, compliance with GAAP, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and experienced in a corporate accounting environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reclassifications
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, ensuring proper coding and accuracy
  • Prepare financial schedules and reports for management review
  • Assist with annual audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate procedures
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, payroll, FP&A, and external partners
  • Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function
  • Maintain organized documentation and accounting records in accordance with retention policies

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate or general accounting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience with ERP or general ledger accounting systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, reconciliations, data analysis)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting month‑end close in a multi‑entity or corporate environment
  • Prior audit support experience (public or private)
  • Familiarity with payroll accounting, fixed assets, or revenue recognition

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, California
Salary$90,000–$105,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Income Statementsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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