Accounting Assistant [based in the LA county area]

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Talino Venture Labs is looking for a staff accountant who can contribute to our growing financial reporting needs. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment.  We would love to work with someone who has a solid work ethic, a strong sense of urgency, and a passion for serious number crunching.

Responsibilities   

• Execute mid-level general ledger account reconciliations and verify data accuracy, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned location, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures
• Comply with local, state, and federal financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation
• Participate in webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close processes in a timely manner, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance account results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, assets, and liabilities
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• Internship or professional accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, and formulas, a plus)
• Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA eligible
• Experience in audit accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.) a plus
• A strong desire to grow through continuing education
• Preferably from the Los Angeles county that is willing to work at Redondo Beach, CA

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