Accountant Temporary Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant (Temporary)

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller

DIRECT REPORTS INCLUDE: NA

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours p week M-F, On site

STATUS: Non-Exempt, Temporary 3 – 5 Months

COMPENSATION: $ 27-34 per hour

BENEFIT STATUS: Non-Eligible

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Ebell of Los Angeles is a women-led nonprofit that has served the Greater Los Angeles community for over a century. Our mission is to inspire women and build community through arts, culture, education, service, and stewardship of our historic campus and collections.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger bookings. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary, full-time position for up to 5 months, with potential flexibility depending on business needs. Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable & Customer Billing

• Process customer invoices and ensure accurate recording of accounts receivable transactions.
• Process credits/refunds and cash receipts accurately.
• Monitor and book cash receipts through the bank and POS/credit card systems on a daily basis.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and provide bi-weekly report of outstanding receivables and refunds to each Department.

2. Banking & Cash Management

• Perform daily cash reconciliations and monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Verify, allocate, and post bank transactions (ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card settlements).
• Investigate and resolve any banking discrepancies or unrecognized variances in a timely manner.

3. General Ledger & Month-End Support

• Prepare and post standard journal entries for routine business transactions like amortizations, accruals, inter-departmental recharges etc.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and accurate Chart of Accounts by ensuring proper numerical alignment and specific naming conventions.
• Support the month-end closing process by preparing account reconciliations.

4. Audit Support & Documentation

• Assist in preparing necessary schedules, worksheets, and reports for internal and external audits.
• Gather, organize, and provide supporting documentation for audit requests to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Maintain clear, organized, and specific documentation to support future tax filings and external reviews.

5. Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, summaries, and spreadsheets as requested by management or senior accounting staff.
• Extract and compile financial data from the system to support special projects, variance inquiries, or operational analyses.
• Assist the finance team with miscellaneous data gathering and administrative reporting tasks during peak periods.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (internship experience will be considered).
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills (data mapping, basic formulas, Lookups/Index Match, and data organization).
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems preferred (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar) preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or fund accounting a plus.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and proactively execute actionable steps to meet team targets.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Compensation

$ 27-34 per hour

Benefits (Full-time only):

Not Eligible

The Ebell of Los Angeles provides a dynamic working environment in which duties and responsibilities may change. Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of their duties. All employees are required to pass a background check.