Accountant - Los Angeles #462

Job Description

Job Description

We have a temporary opening for an Accountant.

·         Location: Headquarters located downtown (Union Station), Los Angeles, CA.  

·         Duration: Up to 6 months

·         Work Schedule is hybrid (Mon & Tues ONSITE). 

·         Schedule : 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday and Tuesday (ONSITE) through Friday, with alternating Fridays off

·         Pay : $46/hr. to $54.05/hr.

The accountant will independently perform professional accounting work, including preparing and analyzing accounting transactions, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, and assisting with financial reporting and audit activities. The accountant who has a min of 3 years of experience and is familiar with Oracle to handle a high-volume workload with accuracy, and who can research transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve or recommend solutions to accounting issues would be a great fit for this position.

Required Knowledge of: Accounting concepts, principles, and practices, including rules and regulations issued by the appropriate governing bodies; enterprise accounting software; and current office technology and equipment.

Required Skills and Abilities to: Use enterprise accounting systems; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem-solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepare journal entries, cost transfers, and other accounting transactions.

·         Perform account reconciliations and analyze differences between subsidiary systems and the general ledger.

·         Research transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve or recommend solutions to accounting issues.

·         Gather, analyze, and validate accounting data and supporting documentation.

·         Prepare financial schedules and reports (i.e. ACFR) for internal and external stakeholders.

·         Prepare various month-end journals, reconciliations, documentation “work papers”, and create concise reports.

·         Process accounts receivable transactions, including preparing invoices, recording receipts, and monitoring outstanding balances.

·         Process and track payment requests and provide status updates on key payments.

·         Maintain accounting and supporting records, including property ownership and escrow documentation, as assigned.

·         Respond to accounting-related questions from staff, departments, and external parties.

·         Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting and transaction-processing issues.

·         Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.

·         Process Delta Conveyance Authority invoice payments and maintains subsidiary ledgers for this trust account. Serves as a liaison between Metropolitan and the external auditors during audit period.

·         Maintains operating equipment subsidiary ledgers

·         Monitors MWDAFC e-vehicles purchase transactions and maintains operating equipment subsidiary ledgers

Education and Experience :

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis on accounting from an accredited college or university and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience equaling six years.

• 3 years of experience as a full-time Accountant.
• Excel (expert)
• Oracle experience is a plus
• Personable, Team Player, Flexible, multitasker, and handles pressure well.
• Detail-oriented, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills are a must.
• Local Candidates (Southern California)
• No CalPERS membership
• No H1B candidates