Company: LRW, a Material CompanyLocation: Los Angeles (Kelton)Level: Full-TimeCompensation: Job Family: Industry: OverviewWe are seeking an ambitious, diligent, fun, customer-service oriented Associate to join our Accounting & Finance team.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to play a role in Kelton’s growth, working to improve processes, reporting, and systems.
In this role you’ll be communicating with those in various areas of these companies, so comfort working with people at all levels is key.
You will require develop knowledge of our company, industry, processes and operations, and seeking opportunities for improvements while maintaining what works well.We are seeking an ambitious, diligent, fun, customer-service oriented Associate to join our Accounting & Finance team.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to play a role in Kelton’s growth, working to improve processes, reporting, and systems.
In this role you’ll be communicating with those in various areas of these companies, so comfort working with people at all levels is key.
You will require develop knowledge of our company, industry, processes and operations, and seeking opportunities for improvements while maintaining what works well.ResponsibilitiesYou Will: Manage Accounts Payable entry, reconciliation, and resolutions, including: Preparation of weekly payment runsOnboarding new vendors the company engagesPartnering with project managers to obtain proper approvalsAssist with Accounts Receivable, client invoicing and collectionsPerform bank reconciliationsPrepare journal entries and supporting documents according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close proceduresComplete account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accountsEnsure company and employee expenses comply with policies and proceduresResearch and resolve accounting errors and discrepanciesAssist in the development and improvement of accounting processesMonitor and preparing supporting documents for tax payments, business licenses and corporate feesAssist in financial audit by developing/maintaining financial databases and updating supporting workpapers for audit purposesAssist with bookkeeping and maintenance of important financial recordsAssist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessaryYou Will: Manage Accounts Payable entry, reconciliation, and resolutions, including:Preparation of weekly payment runsOnboarding new vendors the company engagesPartnering with project managers to obtain proper approvalsAssist with Accounts Receivable, client invoicing and collectionsPerform bank reconciliationsPrepare journal entries and supporting documents according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close proceduresComplete account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accountsEnsure company and employee expenses comply with policies and proceduresResearch and resolve accounting errors and discrepanciesAssist in the development and improvement of accounting processesMonitor and preparing supporting documents for tax payments, business licenses and corporate feesAssist in financial audit by developing/maintaining financial databases and updating supporting workpapers for audit purposesAssist with bookkeeping and maintenance of important financial recordsAssist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessaryRequirementsWhat You’ll Bring: 2+ years of accounting work experience required; B.S.
in Accounting, Finance or Business is requiredUnderstanding of accrual basis accounting and US GAAP requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel)CPA, audit, and/or professional services industry experience is a plusPrior experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems requiredExcellent verbal and written communication; strong ability to work with all levels across the company group in a service capacityAbility to work independently and be proactive in resolving problemsPride in creating quality work productWell organized and detail oriented; ability to balance time, prioritize, and work under tight deadlinesNatural curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and ready to learnPassion, a sense of humor, and zest for life!What You’ll Bring: 2+ years of accounting work experience required; B.S.
in Accounting, Finance or Business is requiredUnderstanding of accrual basis accounting and US GAAP requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel)CPA, audit, and/or professional services industry experience is a plusPrior experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems requiredExcellent verbal and written communication; strong ability to work with all levels across the company group in a service capacityAbility to work independently and be proactive in resolving problemsPride in creating quality work productWell organized and detail oriented; ability to balance time, prioritize, and work under tight deadlinesNatural curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and ready to learnPassion, a sense of humor, and zest for life!Legal Disclaimer: LRW is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
It is our policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
Further, the functions, specifications, physical demands, and work environment listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.
The listed functions and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may perform.Job Type: Full-time