Job Description
Launch Your Finance Career with Us
Are you looking for your first opportunity in the accounting field? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant / Trainee to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive training and mentorship to help you grow into a skilled financial professional.
This is an excellent entry-level role for recent graduates or career changers eager to learn the fundamentals of accounting and financial reporting. You will work closely with our senior accounting team to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Training: No prior experience needed—we will teach you the ropes.
- Career Growth: Clear pathway to advancement within the finance department.
- Modern Environment: Work with cutting-edge accounting software and tools.
- Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and reconciling bank statements.
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing supporting schedules.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in identifying discrepancies.
- Prepare basic financial reports and assist in the preparation of tax documents under supervision.
- Organize and maintain financial files and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing inquiries.
- Learn and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to daily tasks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in data processing.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (familiarity with pivot tables is a plus).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Aptitude for learning new accounting software and financial systems quickly.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.