Liberty Paper Hiring for Accounting/Bookkeeping Job at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Liberty Paper is an industry leader and one of the largest copy paper distributors in the nation, specializing in business papers since 1986. We distribute to a wide range of sectors across the US such as corporate clients, government agencies, academic institutions, resellers, and big-box retailers. We are a team of 10 that performs like a team of 100 where each individual employee is highly regarded, valued, and rewarded.

We attribute our growth over the last 15 years to our teamwork and commitment to deliver excellence every single day. Hence, besides offering wellness benefits, we also offer other perks for our team members to enjoy i.e, catered lunches, company outings, team building activities (book club, hiking, and volunteering in the community) and holiday festivities.

Our future team members will embody our organizations Core Values:

• Always do your best.
• Do it with respect.
• Not me, WE.
• Be relentless.
• Detail makes the difference.
• We stand by our word.
• We love what we do.
• Learn. Adapt. Grow.

Liberty Paper is recruiting for a Bookkeeper to assist in our Accounting Department. This is a multifaceted role where you will be an integral part of supporting many aspects of the company. This position does require experience in bookkeeping and working within wholesale distribution business will be a plus.

In this role, you will use your strong accounting skills to help maintain financial records including billing, collections, AR/ AP, and ensure a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day activities of multiple functions within the Accounting Department.
• Responsible for all facets of the accounting cycle for the organization, including accurate AR/AP management,monthly general ledger entries and all financial reporting to outside entities (banks, sales taxes, property taxes etc.)
• Coordinate year-end review and audits with external accountants and tax consultants.
• Auditing and entering bills into Quickbooks and performing weekly check run.
• Tracking employee and corporate expenses & reconciling credit card statements.
• Billing and posting payments.
• Reconciling all bank accounts, review work for accuracy and prepare periodic reports and journal entries, as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, multi-task with superior time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred.
• Past employment within imports & logistics, warehousing or distribution industry is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location