(USA) Staff Accountant

Morrison Express • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Role & Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries and support month‑end and year‑end close. Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Assist with financial reporting, schedules, and audit support. Support intercompany and accrual accounting. Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to audit requests. Assist with internal controls and accounting process improvements. Perform ad‑hoc accounting analyses as requested by management. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Communicating status of work and issues with managers and directors on a timely basis. Assist with Ad-Hoc tasks requested by managers or directors. Ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded. Monitoring activities and check for discrepancies or potential fraud. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found during reconciliation. Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. Prepare cash reports and monitor cash activity. Regularly reconcile bank statements with cash receipts records to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience as a staff accountant.
• Strong math skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to interact with various levels.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• General Ledger knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Firsthand experience with a major ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month‑end and year‑end close.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with financial reporting, schedules, and audit support.
• Support intercompany and accrual accounting.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to audit requests.
• Assist with internal controls and accounting process improvements.
• Perform ad‑hoc accounting analyses as requested by management.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Communicating status of work and issues with managers and directors on a timely basis.
• Assist with Ad-Hoc tasks requested by managers or directors.
• Ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Monitoring activities and check for discrepancies or potential fraud.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found during reconciliation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Prepare cash reports and monitor cash activity.
• Regularly reconcile bank statements with cash receipts records to ensure accuracy.

Benefits

• MEC provides a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package for full-time employees. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting and valuing our team.
• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 6% company match, with enrollment eligibility after 30 days of service.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance plus short/long-term disability coverage.
• Time Off: 9 holidays, vacation, sick, and float hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees