Accounting Associate (Los Angeles, CA)

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Accounting Associate (Los Angeles, CA)

Summary

The Accounting Associate ? A/P is mainly responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records. This includes processing payment of vendor invoices, reconciliation of vendor's account and maintaining vendors' file.

Responsibilities:

• Checks/reviews and processes all vouchers for payment
• Answers vendor inquiries
• Reports and maintains accounts payable/vendor files
• Prepares and post entries after review by Accounting Manager
• Prepares account transaction analysis as required
• Assists in monthly and quarterly closings by preparing schedules or compiling information using data from accounting software.
• Fixed assets ? recording, monitoring and reconciliation between sub-ledger and general ledger
• Bank reconciliation
• Budget ? compilation of department budgets
• Posts credit memo entries after review by Credit Manager
• Other duties and projects as requested
• And other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Ability to multi‑task in fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to independently navigate areas of unfamiliarity
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong word processing and other computer skills
• Independent worker (i.e., takes initiative and works well with little supervision)
• Efficient and productive
• Knowledge of the entertainment software industry
• Japanese language skills and experience working with Japanese corporations (not required, but a plus)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 1-2 years related experience/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to present numerical data effectively
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; proficient in Excel spreadsheet software; Great Plains accounting software; Inventory and Database software
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills