Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Malibu, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and property-related accounts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and deadlines.
• Review and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 records and 1099 reporting requirements, to support year-end compliance.
• Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, entities, and properties to ensure proper financial tracking.
• Prepare and complete bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Assist with wire activity and related accounting entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Record journal entries and support ongoing general ledger maintenance to keep financial records current and accurate.
• Analyze accounting data in spreadsheets, using tools such as pivot tables to manage larger data sets and identify exceptions.
• Support tax-related accounting activities, including coordination for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Hands-on experience handling high-volume accounts payable in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Working knowledge of 1099 processing, W-9 administration, and invoice coding across general ledger structures.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and working with large data sets.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Background in a family office or real estate environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting support functions is a plus.