Staff Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

The Los Angeles Sparks are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team! This position will assist with the monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts and supporting various departments in expense analysis. This individual will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department and ensure compliance with the company's accounting procedures. This position works under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet deadlines to complete month-end close process
• Assist with monthly closings and preparations of monthly financial statements
• Maintaining and reconciling Balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Calculating sales commissions
• Reconcile credit card payments and sales reports
• Handle accounts payable for vendors
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy
• Research and resolve billing issues & determine appropriate adjustments with proper documentation
• Set up new vendor accounts
• Vendor Maintenance including adding, deleting or changing vendor information
• Accounts payable, file maintenance including vendor files and canceled checks
• Establishing and handling relationships with new and existing vendors
• Record fixed asset additions, prepare a fixed asset roll-forward, and record monthly depreciation expense
• Works with outside departments on submitting credit card transactions and expense reports on time, including reviewing coding and receipts
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis during the month end and other projects as needed
• Maintains the general ledger
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audits
• Prepare local government reporting forms
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Research and disputes credit card chargebacks
• Perform review of employee expense reimbursement requests ensuring compliance with expense reimbursement policy, resolving discrepancies and requesting additional information when required, check for accuracy and indicate/verify GL coding
• Identity and recommend opportunities for efficiency
• Verify accurate paperwork before paying, including signed contract, W-9 and required insurance
• Maintain schedule of contractual obligations and lease payments
• Respond to staff and vendor inquiries, requests for credit applications and W-9s
• Maintain and update taxpayer ID information and prepare annual 1099s and associated filings
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Great analytical skills and understanding of payments, accounting and budgeting
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to maintain vendor relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Sophisticated abilities with Excel

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required
• Previous accounts payable or staff accountant experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Hybrid schedule, work 3 days in office
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all the details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.