STAFF ACCOUNTANT POSITION (Part-Time, Long Term)
Compass Accounting is growing and we need YOU to keep up! Most importantly, we are looking for Quickbooks masters (preferably Quickbooks Online/ QBO).
We're offering a flexible work environment and schedule (20-30 hours a week, in-office), ideal for anyone looking to utilize their accounting skills without being subject to a typical 9-5, 40 hour work week. You will get to decide your schedule and hours!
The Staff Accountant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes, conducting internal audits, and maintaining accounts payable documentation. You will also be assisting the accounting manager as needed and respond to information requests by management and for auditing purposes.
To be successful as Staff Accountant, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
An outstanding Staff Accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Please note that the interview process will begin with assessments of Excel, Quickbooks Online and basic Accounting knowledge.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities (for a variety of clients from a variety of industries):
- Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes.
- Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
- Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits.
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Assisting the accounting manager as needed.
Staff Accountant Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or work equivalent.
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Cares about the quality of work product and treats client businesses like their own.
Great Flexible Work Environment: Compass is happy to work with a candidate's schedule (e.g. family responsibilities, school hours, childcare, recurring appointments, etc.). Hours can be anywhere from 20 to 30 hours per week, paid hourly.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Redondo Beach, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Redondo Beach, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person