What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Ledgent?
We are seeking a Junior Accountant for growing Property and Casulty Insurance company! This individual must be naturally curious and eager to learn, as this role will provide opportunity for growth as the company continues to skyrocket! This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with leadership (Controller and CFO) and contribute to the company's overall success. If you are growth minded, this opportunity is for you!
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar is REQUIRED.
- 1-3 years of Accounting experience, specifically working in the General Ledger.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables & V-Look Ups).
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close by completing assigned journal entries, conducting balance sheet account reconciliations, managing accruals, and ensuring the overall maintenance of general ledger accounts.
- Contributing to the development and review of annual budgets and performance projections to support the financial planning process.
- Maintaining documentation to facilitate the company's ability to respond effectively to requests from auditors, stakeholders, and government entities.
- Performing monthly general ledger account reconciliations to verify data accuracy, and promptly reporting, identifying, and rectifying errors made by both internal and external personnel.
- Responding to information requests by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends to support decision-making processes.
- Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and monitoring policies and procedures for assigned departments, with a focus on identifying and recommending improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
