Job Title: Accounting Specialist (Direct Hire)
Location: Century City, CA
Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Pay Rate: $28-33/hour (Based on Experience)
Industry: Legal/Law Firm
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a qualified Accounting Specialist for a direct hire position in Century City, CA. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 3 years of robust accounting experience, preferably with a focus on Accounts Payable. This role involves working in the legal/law firm industry, and candidates with prior experience in this sector are highly desired.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Retrieve payments via checks, credit cards, ACH/wires, and accurately post them to clients' accounts.
- Perform daily deposits to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Conduct matching, coding, and entering of invoices, including handling employees' reimbursements.
- Reconcile credit cards and bank accounts regularly to ensure financial accuracy.
- Execute weekly check runs in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manage vendor relationships by updating profiles, retrieving necessary documents, and communicating effectively via phone and email.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Proactively research and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions.
- Perform additional administrative tasks as needed, including filing, scanning, and organizing records.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of strong accounting experience, preferably with a focus on Accounts Payable.
- Strong Excel skills, particularly in pivot tables and vlookups.
- Previous experience in the legal/law firm industry is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.