Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Accountant and kickstart your career in the heart of Long Beach's thriving financial sector! Coastal Financial Group is seeking motivated, detail-oriented professionals to support our clients' financial operations while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship. This role offers unparalleled growth opportunities for recent graduates and career changers passionate about accounting principles.
Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile financial transactions with precision
- Assist in monthly and quarterly closing procedures
- Prepare and analyze financial statements under supervision
- Support audit preparation and documentation requests
- Manage accounts payable/receivable workflows
- Utilize accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) for data entry
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 0-2 years of professional accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Basic understanding of GAAP principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- QuickBooks or similar ERP software familiarity
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment