Accountant for Accounts Payable Team in Emerging Industry

Career Strategies is interviewing accounting professionals for a fantastic Accounts Payable - Accountant opening with our client, a Los Angeles based Cannabis firm leading the Seed to Sale industry. This “long-term temporary” assignment starts up to $23.00/hour DOE, Monday through Friday 9:00 to 6:00 beginning on June 4th and will transition into a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Our client’s business model incorporates cultivation, production, distribution and retail operations throughout North America with a focus on safety, innovation and scalability. They’ve taken an active role in modernizing the industry as well as shaping the laws that affect it. Their quickly growing team includes leaders within their respective fields who ensure that the organization operates at the highest professional standards and regulations. The founders are highly regarded and called on frequently by major publications and news outlets to provide their views on the current and future cannabis landscape.

This Accountant role assists with accounts payable support and transaction processing and MUST have experience with MS Dynamics software.

A competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity for career growth, make this opportunity a fantastic next step in any career.

Career Strategies Inc is a national staffing firm that provides temporary and direct hire staffing services to outstanding firms located throughout the United States. For over 28 years, we have helped thousands of talented candidates find fulfilling careers in a variety of industries including technology, entertainment, marketing, real estate, finance and accounting.

About the Position:

• Complete accounts payable tasks
• Enter financial transactions and daily cash activities
• Process invoices
• Process employee expense forms for reimbursements
• Process check requests
• Assist with month-end closing
• Enter vendor invoices
• Provide various monthly reports
• Assist with month & year-end reports
• Make recommendations to improve efficiency
• Record bank transactions, deposits, journal entries and payables
• Journal entries including payroll, monthly revenue, month end
• Oversee 1099 preparation
• Preparation & reviews of income states and monthly balance sheet
• Process credit card transactions
• Post daily cash transactions
• Reconcile balance sheets and income statement accounts
• Review GL coding and reconcile as needed
• Prepare journal entries to general ledger and document transactions
• Maintain checks and balances for accuracy
• Troubleshoot accounting issues
• Assist with IRS audit preparations
• Maintain files and documentation
• Accounts payable (A/P)
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

This is not a comprehensive list of duties

About the Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (PLUS)
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting (MUST)
• 2+ years’ experience using Microsoft Dynamics (MUST)
• 3+ years’ experience in mid to large corporate environment (PLUS)
• Advanced PC skills: accounting software, MS Word, Outlook, advanced Excel (MUST)
• Personality and skills: professional, strong work ethic, strong verbal and written communication, excellent time management, highly organized, analytical, team player, detail oriented

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Equal Opportunity Employer considering qualified applicants in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $20.00 to $23.00 /hour

Experience:

• Microsoft Dynamics: 1 year
• Accounts Payable: 3 years

Education:

• Bachelor's

Location:

• Culver City, CA 90232

Required work authorization:

• United States