Senior Accountant (Public Accounting Exp. Required)

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is seeking a highly capable Senior Accountant with deep technical accounting expertise and the ability to manage full-cycle accounting independently. This role is ideal for someone who has built a strong foundation in public accounting, thrives in a hands-on environment, and enjoys both executing and improving accounting processes - especially around month-end close.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, knowledgeable partner to the Controller and a supportive resource for the broader accounting team. This individual should be confident working with a wide range of account types, from day-to-day operational accounts to highly complex equity and stock-related areas.
Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Process Improvement

• Lead and enhance the month-end close process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Develop, refine, and document month-end workflows and accounting processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries across all account types, from cash to complex equity and stock transactions.

Technical Accounting & Financial Integrity

• Prepare and finalize detailed balance sheet reconciliations with thorough support and documentation.
• Review the P&L for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, identifying variances and areas requiring follow-up.
• Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to ensure GAAP compliance across all areas.

Team & Controller Support

• Serve as the Controller's right hand, providing analytical support, answering questions, and stepping in on priority tasks.
• Act as a go-to resource for other team members, providing guidance and sharing technical knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues, support accounting-related inquiries, and improve operational flow.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of overall accounting experience, including 2-3 years of public accounting experience required.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with experience navigating complex areas such as equity and stock-related accounting.
• Proven ability to build, improve, and optimize accounting processes - particularly around month-end close.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and partnership skills, with the ability to support and mentor others on the team.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; familiarity with modern ERP accounting systems.

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.