Hybrid Staff Accountant

at Morrison Express

• Job title: Staff Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $28 - $34 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Staff Accountant responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in Los Angeles. Collaborating with departments to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial processes.

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.

Benefits

• 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.