Accountant Job in Los Angeles, California

Position Summary: ConSol Partners is a global staffing company with offices in London, Los Angeles, and Boston. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to take lead of all US financial operations working in conjunction with our HQ office in London. This individual will take ownership of all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping on Xero Accounting Software for the US teams, manage balance sheet reconciliations, process payroll, manage sales and purchase ledgers, process contractor timesheets, manage cash, prepare month-end packs, produce reports, and take responsibility for regulatory compliance and filing requirements. The Company: Founded in 2008, ConSol Partners provide permanent and contract technology staffing solutions to FTSE & Fortune 500 companies, global brands and start-ups in the technology domains of Communications, Cloud, and Digital. As specialists in the Internet Supply Chain space, we recruit and identify qualified individuals for our clients’ hiring needs. Since our launch, ConSol Partners have quickly established themselves as one of the world’s leading technology recruitment brands in Los Angeles’ “Silicon Beach” and central Boston with an international headquarters in the City of London. Our niche recruitment offering coupled with an in-depth expert knowledge of our core markets has enabled us to offer a true global recruitment solution and to date we have made placements in over 55 countries. Responsibilities: • Current Bank Account, Credit Card and Petty Cash management and reconciliation • Create and send out client invoices quoting correct PO and through correct channels • Support the UK Credit Controller with cash collection and management of receivables • Full payroll process on ADP online platform (starters, leavers, monthly and bi-weekly) • Calculation and reporting of consultants commissions for UK review and approval • Preparation of month-end pack covering all areas of balance sheet reconciliations • Developing and maintaining relationships by phone and e-mail) with Clients, Agencies, Contractors, Consultants and Staff on a daily basis so to provide an efficient service • Timely and accurate processing of contractor and overheads suppliers pay-run • Liaison with external auditors, tax and government authorities and responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory compliance reporting • Manage Group intercompany transaction and update monthly reconciliation schedule • Ensure adequate and effective financial controls are in place and recommend changes • Ensure that all capital assets are recorded and depreciated in line with the Group policy. • Manage the company bonus and commission schemes for staff up to and including senior management. Ensure the scheme is operated in accordance with the bonus scheme principles and rules and that payments are made on time Delivery • To provide a comprehensive accountancy service that ensures compliance with current accountancy standards and laws and also in accordance with Group rules and timetables • To manage the finance function in delivery of its various services and to ensure the work is done in accordance with set standards • Keeps up to date with developments within own specialist area and seeks regular development of skills and knowledge • Communicates timetables and deadlines as required to the UK Group Finance Manager • Assists managers with their daily commercial decision making and review contract terms • Makes practical suggestions to improve processes that positively impact upon the service • Communicates with the GFM and the UK Finance team on business issues as they arise • Regular contact with Directors and UK GFM on insurance and cash management issues • Regular contact with customers on queries resolution and credit control matter The Individual • The candidate will be a part-qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA or other relevant qualification) • Have a minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role (within the Recruitment Services industry preferably) • Excellent problem solving skills with a high attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills and able to prioritize workload • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, concise business style • Advanced IT skills (advanced Excel skills a must) as the work will require processing a number of spreadsheets, e-mails exchanges in numerous file formats (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the need for collating data from multiple sources (both manual and electronic) in order to carry out all the required tasks to completion • Fully conversant with Xero Accounting software would be beneficial • Able to show flexibility to changing priorities and work well under pressure • Able to apply judgment and anticipate and act upon the impact of business decisions (e.g. understanding the payroll actions for taking on employees, contractors, separation, etc.) • Ability to be proactive and take responsibility for ensuring tasks are performed efficiently and accurately