Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in a direct hire capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel capabilities and experience working with large datasets to support financial reporting, month-end close activities, and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial reports for management review.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Work extensively with large Excel spreadsheets and complex financial data sets.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze, reconcile, and validate financial information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large Excel spreadsheets and high volumes of financial data.
• Strong experience creating and utilizing:
  • VLOOKUPs
  • Pivot Tables
  • Advanced formulas and data analysis tools
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume accounting environment.
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.

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.