Accountant/Bookkeeper

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate reporting for leadership in Los Angeles, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accounting records, managing payables and payroll, and supporting compliance with banking, tax, and insurance requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong full-charge bookkeeping expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to produce timely financial information for both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Maintain complete accounting records by posting cash activity, journal entries, and other general ledger transactions while ensuring accuracy across the financial system.

Reconcile bank accounts and financing-related balances, investigate discrepancies, and keep financial data current for reporting purposes.

Prepare recurring management reports, including financial statements, sales summaries, cash flow updates, receivables aging, and inventory-related analysis.

Compile lender reporting packages and supporting schedules to help the company meet financial covenant and documentation requirements.

Create detailed schedules and financial information for external accountants assisting with reviewed statements and tax return preparation.

Oversee accounts payable processes by entering invoices, coordinating payment documentation, and issuing checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments.

Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now, review time and commission data, produce payroll reports, and distribute payroll records.

Partner with insurance brokers on annual policy renewals and provide payroll and tax documentation required for workers' compensation audits and related reviews.

Prepare annual 401(k) census reporting for the company's third-party plan administrator and assist with additional duties assigned by company leadership. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related finance role.

Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or Sage 50, with the ability to manage daily transactional accounting independently.

Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statement preparation.

Knowledge of bi-weekly payroll processing, including use of ADP Workforce Now and review of timecards, commissions, and payroll reports.

Familiarity with inventory reporting, cash management, and preparation of receivables and payables aging schedules.

Understanding of corporate tax support activities and preparation of financial documentation for CPAs, lenders, and auditors.

Experience supporting workers' compensation reporting, insurance renewals, and related HR or benefits administration tasks.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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