We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant for a growing client in Orange, CA. This role is key to supporting accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across core functions.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting work and mentoring junior team members, while contributing to process improvements and financial insights.

Paying $90-105k DOE

Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounting & Close

• Own full-cycle accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP
• Assist in leading the month-end close process, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger schedules (accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory)

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support preparation of internal financial reports and management packages
• Perform financial analysis and ensure accuracy of reporting data

Team Oversight & Review

• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants
• Serve as a mentor and resource to junior accounting team members
• Act as an escalation point for accounting-related questions

AP & Cash Management Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice review and payment scheduling
• Review credit card transactions and bank reconciliations
• Monitor cash disbursements and flag discrepancies
• Assist with cash management reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize QuickBooks Online and Excel for reporting and analysis
• Assist with cost center allocations using system tools
• Support implementation and improvement of accounting processes and controls

Compliance & Special Projects

• Assist with tax filings (federal, state, sales, and property taxes)
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience (private industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles
• Experience with QuickBooks Online required
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.