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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Chinatown Service Center
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Los Angeles, CA 90053, US

Salary

$24 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This entry-level accounting position involves basic accounting tasks and supporting senior accountants with month-end procedures and payroll management.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a strong understanding of GAAP principles, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Key responsibilities include data entry, payroll processing, account reconciliation, auditing support, and financial reporting.
  • Candidates should possess good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • The position offers a salary of $45,000 per year and requires no prior experience, making it suitable for recent graduates.

Job Purpose

This position is an entry-level position and will be primarily responsible for basic accounting tasks and assisting senior accounts with month-end procedures, payroll timecard managements, and audit requested tasks pertaining to the established accounting policies and procedures under close supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Data Entry: posting journal entries, recording daily transactions and updating financial records in accounting software 
  • Payroll Processing: review timecard entries and facilitate the payroll processing through 3rd party payroll provider 
  • Account Reconciliation and Month-End / Year-End Closing: complete bank reconciliation and account reconciliation as assigned 
  • Auditing Support: provide documentation and assistance during internal or external audits as requested 
  • Financial Reporting: support the preparation of compliance reports through various systems and programs as needed 
  • Data Analysis: perform financial data analysis as directed by senior accountants 
  • Other Accounting Functions: be able to support AP/AR and accounting records retentions 
  • All other projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and strong understanding of accounting principles GAAP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and any accounting software. 
  • Good communication and organization skills 
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Have an open mind and be willing to learn

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.
  • The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.





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