Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an Entry-Level Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant with a minimum of two (2) years of accounting office experience, preferably in the real estate and/or construction industry, to provide administrative support to our Accounting Department. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Downtown Los Angeles.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical and accounting-related tasks, including data entry, spreadsheet management, report preparation, and assisting senior accounting staff to ensure accurate and high-quality accounting records.

Please do not apply if you do not have an accounting background. This role requires strong math and computer skills, particularly in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, as well as a detail-oriented and highly organized mindset.

Essential Functions

QuickBooks data entry for all accounting transactions

Accounts payable and accounts receivable

Commercial construction billing, including retention and conditional waivers

General journal entries for multiple entities

Bank reconciliations

Year-end 1099 preparation

Credit card reconciliations

Filing and organization of invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Advanced-level data entry skills

QuickBooks: Intermediate to advanced proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word): Advanced proficiency

Strong overall computer skills

Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask

Proactive and able to work independently

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information

Experience in the real estate industry is preferred

Experience

Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

GAAP: 2 years (preferred)

Construction accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Education

High school diploma plus two (2) years of bookkeeping experience, or Associate degree in Accounting (minimum)