Accountant – Entry Level

Ref ID: 00290-0011881998

Classification: Accountant – Entry Level

Compensation: $19.95 to $23.10 hourly

To be successful at this Accountant position, you should be someone who creates spreadsheets in your sleep, be looking to find your place in the accounting field. Robert Half is hiring candidates for an exciting entry-level Accountant opportunity, with a highly successful organization in the Investment Management/Companies industry. To succeed in this position, you should be able to review financial statements with a heavy data entry component. If you’re an Excel enthusiast, you might be a good fit for this entry-level position. We’re looking for people who are interested in spreadsheet creation and manipulation. For this short-term contract / temporary to hire position, you should be willing to work in Los Angeles, California.

Responsibilities

– Aiding in full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

– Preparing monthly journal entries

– Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned

– Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit

– Ensuring that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct

– Input data

– Researching and correcting account discrepancies

Job Requirements:
– Suggested education is an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

– 2+ years of relevant accounting experience at minimum

– Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

– Batching experience

– Strong familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP)

– Microsoft Excel experience preferred

– Strong attention to detail

– Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing

– Outstanding data entry skills

– Willing to work as part of a team or independently and have the drive to take on a variety of tasks and projects

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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