Job Summary
A growing organization in the wholesale trade and import-export industry is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations in Los Angeles, CA. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a reliable, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing AP, AR, reconciliations, collections, and accurate financial documentation in a fast-paced business environment.
The Bookkeeper will play an important role in keeping financial transactions organized, timely, and accurate. This is a strong opportunity for someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, and quickly adapt to established accounting processes. The work environment values teamwork, accountability, accuracy, and proactive problem solving, with supportive leadership and a collaborative approach to daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices, as well as preparing payments.
- Manage accounts receivable functions, including customer invoicing, payment application, and account updates.
- Perform collections activities by following up on outstanding balances and maintaining accurate customer account records.
- Reconcile accounts and review financial data to help ensure accurate and complete bookkeeping records.
- Maintain organized, current, and audit-ready financial documentation.
- Assist with month-end close tasks and related accounting support as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 to $73,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage daily bookkeeping activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and organized accounting documentation.
- Support month-end close activities and communicate with internal teams and external customers.
- Use Office Master System and Microsoft Excel to process, organize, and review accounting data.
- 6 to 10 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of Office Master System, OSM, is required.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, basic reporting, and data organization.
- Strong understanding of AP, AR, collections, account reconciliations, and general bookkeeping procedures.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently, learn processes quickly, and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a wholesale trade, import-export, distribution, or inventory-based business environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with strong ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities.
- Comfort collaborating with internal departments, external customers, and vendor contacts.