Staff Accountant (Contract) Jobs

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client located near Commerce, Ca who is looking for a Staff Accountant. The Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, customer invoicing, and developing and maintaining general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly sales/use tax reporting.
• Assist in year-end audit activities.
• Support month end, quarter end and year end closing activities which include some duties outside of main focus area.
• Prepare month end GL account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide accurate and timely analysis of financial information.
• Ad-hoc analysis and any other duties as assigned
• Prepare budget to actual costs analysis.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Detail and deadline oriented with strong organizational and documentation competencies
• Strong Excel skills including an understanding of complex formulas
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting