Junior Staff Accountant
The Junior Staff Accountant at Confidential Client supports the loan accounting department by preparing journal entries, reconciling loans and financing transactions, and assisting with month-end and quarter-end closes. This role involves collaboration across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting controls, ideal for candidates seeking to grow their accounting career in commercial real estate finance.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Sherman Oaks, CA. This entry-level, on-site role supports loan accounting operations — preparing journal entries, reconciling loan and financing transactions, and helping with month-end and quarter-end close. This is a full-time position with hands-on exposure to loan servicing and financial reporting in an Accounting & Finance environment.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with preparation of daily journal entries for the loan accounting department.
- Reconcile daily loans, cash, and debt transactions; identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
- Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Respond to internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with business users and technology teammates to implement sustainable accounting solutions.
- Follow and help strengthen accounting controls and documented processes.
- Perform other accounting tasks and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience (loan accounting or financial reporting experience preferred).
- Basic understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with loan accounting, mortgage lending processes, or loan servicing.
- Sage Intacct experience.
- Hands-on exposure to audit requests and reconciliations in a financial services setting.
Compensation & Location
- Compensation range: $24.00/hour – $31.00/hour.
- Location: On-site in Sherman Oaks, CA (this role is not remote).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Why join this role
- Real-world loan accounting experience and exposure to financial reporting and audits.
- Opportunity to grow your accounting skills within an Accounting & Finance team.
- Work in a collaborative environment where you’ll partner with cross-functional teams and technology to improve processes.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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