ACCOUNTANT II

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Accountant II performs professional-level accounting work involving the review analysis and maintenance of financial records throughout the annual accounting cycle. This role is responsible for interpreting financial regulations preparing complex financial reports conducting audits and cost analyses and supporting accurate fiscal reporting. The position may also provide guidance to technical and clerical staff and participate in the improvement of accounting systems and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Review and perform a wide range of accounting activities including classification of revenues and expenditures journal entries trial balances and period-end adjustments
Interpret and apply accounting laws regulations and standards; recommend implementation steps
Conduct cost surveys revenue analyses and accounting system or procedural studies; prepare reports of findings
Compile evaluate and reconcile complex operating statements project accounting and reimbursement claims
Prepare balance sheets revenue statements fund balance statements cost reports and other specialized financial reports
Compile expenditure and revenue data and prepare periodic financial statements including grant-related reporting
Perform routine audits of financial records for agencies organizations or contractors; prepare audit reports and recommendations
Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare supporting documentation
Analyze cost accounting systems and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and reliability
Serve as a liaison with other departments or agencies on accounting matters
Participate in the installation and improvement of accounting systems and procedures
Supervise a small accounting or clerical staff as needed
Support internal control and compliance activities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting coursework from an accredited college or university including at least two advanced accounting courses (e.g. auditing cost accounting or governmental accounting)
One of the following experience options:
- One year of entry-level accounting or auditing experience
- Two years of technical or paraprofessional accounting experience involving preparation processing reconciliation and maintenance of fiscal records

Additional Requirements

Ability to provide verification of required education and experience
Valid drivers license or the ability to use alternative transportation for job-related duties

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds bending stooping squatting and periods of walking or standing

This position is suited for detail-oriented accounting professionals with strong analytical skills and experience handling complex financial records and reporting.

Job Summary The Accountant II performs professional-level accounting work involving the review analysis and maintenance of financial records throughout the annual accounting cycle. This role is responsible for interpreting financial regulations preparing complex financial reports conducting audits a...