Staff Accountant (AP) Contract

Job Description

LegalZoom is actively seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our growing team. We seek an individual who is familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. We need someone who can rely on his/her experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals and has the ability to perform complicated tasks.

 

What you’ll do: 

• Process AP check runs for all regular AP & High Volume vendors
• Process manual check when necessary
• Monitor AP email distribution account; address, respond, and resolve issues related to payments, invoice credits, adjustments, and disputes with all AP vendors
• Serve as the primary liaison for departments and vendors with regards to AP matters
• Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly prepaid amortization journal entries
• Assist departments in setting up new vendors
• Assist in other month end duties, e.g. reconcile intercompany accounts, update and analyze ancillary reports, etc.
• Assist in special projects from time to time
• Serve as back up to process daily AP batches for large volume filing fee check runs
• Serve as back up to prepare and coordinate filing fee cashier check requests with banking institution
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Reconciles financial security by following internal controls
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Protect confidentiality and security of financial, client and proprietary information at all times
• Process customer refunds
• Monitor and replenish trust account balances as needed

 

 

Qualifications: 

• At least 2-4 years of experience in processing and paying invoices; preferably a major e-commerce company
• Bachelor degree required
• Knowledge of ERP systems, JDE software and/or other is a plus
• Must have a solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Ability to perform in a self-managed environment -- must be a self-starter, hands-on approach and ability to follow-through on tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with sharp, highly motivated team members
• Strong computer skills including Excel (pivots, vlookups), Word, and PowerPoint

 

LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity

Job Location

Glendale, California, United States

Position Type

Temp-To-Hire