Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

AccountantAbout the Opportunity
The ideal candidate has strong senior staff-level accounting capabilities and can quickly take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities with limited oversight. This opportunity is well suited for a proactive accountant who is comfortable researching discrepancies, managing multiple priorities, and working with complex financial information in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity
• Prepare journal entries to accurately record financial transactions
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accounting information is accurate and complete
• Reconcile vendor statements against accounting records and resolve differences
• Reconcile customer statements against accounts receivable records and research outstanding balances
• Perform accounts receivable, cash management, and treasury-related accounting activities
• Review financial statements for accuracy and consistency with supporting accounting records
• Process bad debt write-offs in accordance with established accounting policies
• Review contracts and purchase agreements for accounting accuracy and policy compliance
• Reconcile corporate credit card receipts and supporting transaction records
• Prepare management reports summarizing accounting information and financial activity
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify anomalies and resolve accounting issues
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Partner with management and internal departments to address accounting questions and discrepancies
• Assist with additional treasury, accounts receivable, and general accounting projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger and account reconciliations
• Experience performing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Working knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate resolutions
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning system
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and establish priorities in a changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NetSuite
• Prior experience supporting treasury, cash management, or investment-related accounting functions
• Experience reviewing financial statements and preparing management reports
• Background working within a large, multifaceted, or mission-driven organization
• Experience researching and analyzing large or complex financial data sets

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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