Accountant – Entry Level

Ref ID: 00290-0011793141

Classification: Accountant – Entry Level

Compensation: $28.50 to $33.00 hourly

Accountemps currently has a position available for an entry-level Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, be a vital member of a dynamic team, and have the potential for career growth. Do you love Excel and have a positive attitude? Are you open to an entry-level accounting position? Then apply now! This is a short-term temporary-to-full-time entry-level Accountant role based in Los Angeles, California.

Your responsibilities in this role

– Carrying out alternate duties and taking part in special projects as assigned

– Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit

– Assisting with full cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes

– Make monthly journal entries

– Making sure that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct

– Investigating and fixing account discrepancies

– Log data

Job Requirements:
– Desire to thrive in scenarios of team-based work or independent tasks, always looking to learn more and take initiative on a number of different projects and tasks

– 2+ years of accounting experience

– Great attention to detail

– Command of PeopleSoft Enterprise Application

– Comprehensive knowledge of Purchasing Functions

– Applicants with an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business are recommended for this position

– High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred

– Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing

– Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data

Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.

When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.

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