Accountant II

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant II in Los Angeles, CA.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Accountant II to support revenue accounting, contract analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for analyzing licensing agreements, preparing journal entries, performing revenue recognition and trial balance reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The ideal candidate has strong general accounting fundamentals, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze licensing agreements, payment terms, and related accounting activity
• Perform revenue recognition and revenue-related analysis
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries for general ledger posting
• Perform trial balance and account reconciliations
• Analyze foreign exchange variances and financial results
• Perform actual versus forecast and plan analysis
• Prepare intercompany and related-party reporting
• Support bad debt analysis, cash reconciliations, and revenue-share reporting
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Support GAAP, statutory, internal, and external audits
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and accounting policies
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation
• Assist with reporting, testing, and accounting process improvements

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong general accounting background with an understanding of debits and credits
• Experience with revenue recognition
• Strong account and trial balance reconciliation experience
• Experience preparing journal entries
• Month-end and quarter-end close experience
• Experience analyzing large and complex financial datasets
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
• Ability to work overtime when required

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or CPA candidate
• SAP General Ledger experience
• Oracle Fusion experience
• Entertainment, media, or content licensing experience
• Experience using advanced ERP and financial reporting systems

Key Skills:

• General Ledger Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Month-End & Quarter-End Close
• Trial Balance Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting
• Contract Analysis
• Foreign Exchange Analysis
• Intercompany Accounting
• SOX Compliance
• Audit Support
• SAP
• Oracle Fusion
• Advanced Excel
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• High-Volume Data Analysis

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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