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Staff Auditor AP

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Employment Type: Direct Hire Position Type: Accounting Job Number: 25671 Rate DOE: $88,000 to $96,000

Job Description


Position: Staff Auditor AP 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Onsite during training, then hybrid 2 days onsite) 

Pay: $88,000 to $96,000 annually 

Experience: 4+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience to join the finance team to review and audit journal entries to ensure accurate account classification and proper financial reporting. Ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of general ledger (G/L) accounts, and the ability to identify and correct misclassifications.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Type: Full-time; Direct Hire  

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Staff Auditor AP to join our dynamic law firm client!

Job Description:

Journal Entry Review & Audit 
  • Review journal entries on a regular basis to identify transactions requiring reclassification.
  • Analyze account codes and expense categories to ensure proper classification according to company policies and GAAP.
  • Prepare correcting journal entries to reclassify transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  • Document audit findings and maintain detailed records of reclassification rationale.

Accounts Payable Functions 
  • Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding prior to payment.
  • Verify appropriate account assignments for incoming invoices.
  • Resolve vendor discrepancies and assist with vendor inquiries.
  • Maintain vendor files and assist with vendor inquiries.

Collaboration & Communication 
  • Work with department managers to clarify proper expense categorization.
  • Provide guidance to AP team members on correct account coding practices.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding reclassification adjustments.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Compliance & Internal Controls 
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies. 
  • Identify patterns of misclassification and recommend process improvements. 
  • Support internal and external audit requests with documentation.

Position Requirements:     
  • Must possess advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.  
  • Strong understanding of general ledger structure and account classifications is required.  
  • Proficiency in law firm accounting software (3E, Aderant) and knowledge of legal industry billing and expense structures.  
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.  
  • Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-office accounting is a plus. 

Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Requirements


Position: Staff Auditor AP 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Onsite during training, then hybrid 2 days onsite) 

Pay: $88,000 to $96,000 annually 

Experience: 4+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience to join the finance team to review and audit journal entries to ensure accurate account classification and proper financial reporting. Ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of general ledger (G/L) accounts, and the ability to identify and correct misclassifications.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Type: Full-time; Direct Hire  

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Staff Auditor AP to join our dynamic law firm client!

Job Description:

Journal Entry Review & Audit 
  • Review journal entries on a regular basis to identify transactions requiring reclassification.
  • Analyze account codes and expense categories to ensure proper classification according to company policies and GAAP.
  • Prepare correcting journal entries to reclassify transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  • Document audit findings and maintain detailed records of reclassification rationale.

Accounts Payable Functions 
  • Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding prior to payment.
  • Verify appropriate account assignments for incoming invoices.
  • Resolve vendor discrepancies and assist with vendor inquiries.
  • Maintain vendor files and assist with vendor inquiries.

Collaboration & Communication 
  • Work with department managers to clarify proper expense categorization.
  • Provide guidance to AP team members on correct account coding practices.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding reclassification adjustments.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Compliance & Internal Controls 
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies. 
  • Identify patterns of misclassification and recommend process improvements. 
  • Support internal and external audit requests with documentation.

Position Requirements:     
  • Must possess advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.  
  • Strong understanding of general ledger structure and account classifications is required.  
  • Proficiency in law firm accounting software (3E, Aderant) and knowledge of legal industry billing and expense structures.  
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.  
  • Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-office accounting is a plus. 

Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Additional Information

Kent Daniels and Associates is a legal staffing service specializing in the placement of temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time regular employees in law firms and corporate legal departments in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and nationwide. We staff all positions in law firms and all three shifts - day, swing and graveyard. Kent Daniels was established in 1986, giving us 37 years of experience finding candidates legal jobs in law firms nationwide. Applicants will be considered in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local requirements as applicable. Salary ranges are provided in good faith at the time of posting and represent the compensation KDA/our clients are willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, relevant skills, business needs and location.
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