Accountant/Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate reporting for leadership in Los Angeles, California.

About the role

This role is responsible for maintaining complete accounting records, managing payables and payroll, and preparing financial information for management, lenders, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings strong full-charge bookkeeping expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s general bookkeeping and accounting records, including cash activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations across banking and related financial accounts.
• Prepare recurring financial packages for leadership, including quarterly statements, monthly operational reports, cash flow updates, receivables aging, and inventory-related reporting.
• Compile and submit lender reporting in accordance with financing requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for quarterly and annual deliverables.
• Produce supporting schedules and financial data for external accountants to assist with reviewed statements and tax return preparation for both the business and ownership.
• Administer the full accounts payable cycle by entering invoices, reviewing payment obligations, and processing checks, wire payments, and ACH transactions.
• Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now, review time and commission data, generate payroll reports, and distribute payroll documentation.
• Partner with insurance brokers during annual policy renewals and provide payroll and tax documentation needed for workers’ compensation audits and related insurance reviews.
• Prepare annual 401(k) census reporting and supply required payroll information to the company’s third-party retirement plan administrator.
• Support additional accounting, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned by the President.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping or a closely related accounting role.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage 50, with the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing, including bi-weekly payroll administration and use of ADP Workforce Now.
• Familiarity with financial reporting for lenders, external CPAs, and tax-related support documentation.
• Experience preparing inventory, receivables, and other operational reports that support business decision-making.
• Understanding of workers’ compensation reporting, payroll tax documentation, and related administrative compliance tasks.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.