Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting Staff Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Newport Beach, California Posted in 6 days ago. $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant supports daily through annual accounting operations with a primary focus on bank and account reconciliations, journal entries, and business license compliance. This is an onsite role requiring close collaboration with internal teams. Key Responsibilities Perform daily reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and provide accurate reporting to management Complete monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations Manage business license filings, renewals, and related reporting Review expense activity and identify coding or posting discrepancies Monitor and maintain subtenant rent schedules Partner with Accounts Payable and Client Services to support payment processing (Check, ACH, Wire) and bank deposits Assist with audit preparation by gathering and organizing supporting documentation Prepare and maintain financial schedules and reports using Microsoft Excel Research and respond to accounting and financial inquiries Support additional accounting functions such as cash postings and expense reimbursements as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field 2+ years of accounting or related experience preferred Law firm experience strongly preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Accounts Payable processes highly desirable Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills to ensure timely issue resolution Ability to work 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week (occasional overtime may be required) Experience with 3E, Elite Enterprise, or similar accounting systems preferred All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.