Senior Accountant
Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and providing financial insights to management.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Review and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Assist with cash management, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
- Prepare management reports and financial analyses as requested.
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Financial statement preparation and analysis.
- General ledger management.
- Audit support and compliance.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Internal controls and process improvements.
Full Benefits Offered
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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.