The Accounting Associate processes accounts payable, maintains financial records, assists with bookkeeping, prepares financial statements, and ensures compliance.
Job Title: Experienced Accounting Associate
Department: Tax and Accounting
Location: Century City (Hybrid)
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounts payable and bookkeeping, with a keen ability to manage financial documentation and support our accounting functions. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, approval, and payment processing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and assist with bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheets and general ledger accounts as needed.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, including income statements and trial balances.
- Support preparing annual compliance reports, such as 1099s and other applicable tax documents.
- Monitor and maintain financial accounts, ensuring compliance and resolving discrepancies.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance accounting systems and procedures.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from vendors and clients regarding financial transactions and accounts.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial documents and adherence to legal and company policies.
- Support monthly payroll and maintain organized records.
- Record and reconcile bank statements.
- Provide administrative assistance to the finance department.
- Undertake general administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and correspondence related to financial operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- 2+ years in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in the high-net-worth and family office space.
- Experience with data entry and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and tax compliance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Experience in public accounting is a plus.
Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, generous holiday and PTO pay, and overtime pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.
Top Skills
Excel
Quickbooks
Xero
Gursey Schneider LLP Los Angeles, California, USA Office
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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