junior accountant salaries in los angeles, california

Randstad is partnering with a client in Los Angeles on a contract Financial Analyst opportunity running through January. This role offers a chance to lead accounting operations, manage month-end close, and support financial reporting. If you have GAAP knowledge and leadership experience, apply today!salary: $45 - $50 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesOBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS Maintain a comprehensive billing tracker and supporting financial documentation. Review and process invoices related to media activity for the Acquisition team. Monitor media spend across all digital advertising campaigns, ensuring prompt receipt and resolution of vendor invoices. Foster and maintain working relationships with billing contacts on both brand and vendor sides; document and outline specific billing processes to prevent errors caused by brand/vendor-specific nuances. Utilize in-house billing and vendor systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms) efficiently. Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner. Schedule and lead monthly meetings with planners and buyers to review, confirm, and report actual media spend and accruals to Finance. Identify and resolve invoicing issues related to overlapping platform usage across multiple clients by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. Communicate regularly with internal partners to ensure billing deadlines and requirements are clearly understood and met. Respond promptly to all email inquiries to prevent escalation and maintain effective communication. Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis to ensure accurate and efficient transfer of all necessary financial information. SkillsFinancial StatementsAccount ReconciliationInvoicesAccountingJournal EntriesQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Do you have a passion for resolving data discrepancies, if so we are looking for a Financial Analyst to assist with a project handling employee leave balances between timekeeping and HR systems.  The ideal candidate must have excellent Excel and attention to detail. Hours 8am-5pm WFH local to Los Angeles area!salary: $37 - $43 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesRandstad is seeking for a Project Financial Specialist to assist with a special project focused on reconciling employee leave balances between timekeeping and HR systems.  The project is to ensure data consistency and integrity across systems, supporting operational accuracy and compliance. Advanced proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, lookups) Prefer experience in audit, finance, accounting, and/or payroll Meticulous attention to detail witha proven ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies Experience working with sensitive employee data in a confidential and compliant manner In this role, a background check is required from this role as it involves handling sensitive and confidential information of employee information.  “Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act" Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, and etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). SkillsFinancial Analysisauditing (2 years of experience is required)Reconciliation (3 years of experience is required)Financial ServicesConfidentialityAnalytical ThinkingExcel Pivot Tables (5 years of experience is required)Financial ReportingQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Entertainment or Media is HIGHLY preferred • Assist in Overhead planning for Entertainment and Studios; monthly forecast, annual budget, and long range plan, etc. • Examine and analyze operating expenses; assist in providing variance explanations between actuals, budget, and forecast. • Experience in Oracle, Cognos, and TM1 a plus. 2-3 years experience is acceptable, will work on AP payments, planning responsibilities such as monthly forecast and budgeting, they will be partnering with other team members to complete project tasks, downloading data and ensuring that the data is accurate, requires some analytical skills. Will be working on a team, should have the ability to partner with other team members and have good communication skills. salary: $40 - $45.5 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities• Manage the overhead payment process; creating PO’s, setting up vendors, providing charge codes, etc. • Assist in various ad hoc projects. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting required. • Entertainment industry experience HIGHLY preferred. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite required. • Experience in Oracle, Cognos, and TM1 a plus. • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment. •written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. • Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines.SkillsFinancial AnalysisQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.