Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 35 to 40 clients, providing comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting services. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to work closely with clients, tax professionals, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly bookkeeping write-ups for approximately 35 to 40 clients.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research issues to resolve questionable items.
• Analyze income statement accounts.
• Prepare and record month-end general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll returns, including W-2s, W-3, 1099s, and 1096.
• Demonstrate knowledge of W-2 fringe benefits.
• Identify and solve accounting issues.
• Prepare worker's compensation audits.
• Work closely with assigned clients, tax professionals, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High numerical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, during standard business hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available upon request.

Additional Details

Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates with the described experience should send their resume and salary requirements for immediate consideration via Indeed email. Immediate hiring need.

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.