What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Bell & Associates, Inc.?
Staff Accountant
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood area)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the review and accuracy of client financials. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enjoys problem-solving, and can identify and communicate issues or inconsistencies proactively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review client-prepared accounting work for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform account reconciliations (bank, credit card, balance sheet accounts, etc.).
- Prepare and post journal entries as needed to correct or finalize client financials.
- Analyze data to ensure transactions make sense and identify discrepancies or unusual activity.
- Review and validate financial statements for accuracy and proper presentation.
- Communicate with clients to clarify information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Assist with other general accounting duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- 1 years of experience in general accounting or bookkeeping (also open to new grads looking to break into accounting!)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency with Excel and common accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
- Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to ask the right questions to ensure accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
