Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant About the Opportunity Our client is seeking a highly hands-on Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in owning the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting a timely and accurate month-end close process. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys being actively involved in the details of accounting operations and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience, extensive month-end close responsibilities, and a proven ability to independently perform account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Close Activities Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and adjusting entries Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Analyze account activity and investigate unusual variances Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records Account Reconciliations Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations Research and resolve reconciling items and account discrepancies Investigate variances and work cross-functionally to resolve issues Maintain supporting documentation and schedules Financial Reporting Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules Support account analysis and financial reporting processes Participate in variance analysis and management reporting Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies Audit & Compliance Support Assist with external audits and auditor requests Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation Support internal controls and process improvement initiatives Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency Assist with system enhancements and accounting workflow improvements Support ongoing initiatives to strengthen internal controls Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong General Ledger accounting experience Extensive month-end and year-end close experience Experience preparing journal entries and accruals Strong account reconciliation skills Financial statement preparation experience Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Preferred Qualifications CPA or CPA candidate NetSuite experience strongly preferred Oracle or SAP experience preferred Multi-entity accounting experience Experience in a growing or entrepreneurial company environment What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be someone who: Has strong ownership of the general ledger Is comfortable working in the details of accounting transactions Can confidently explain accruals, reconciliations, and close processes Enjoys hands-on accounting work rather than managing others Can work independently while partnering effectively with leadership Communicates professionally with executives and business leaders Takes pride in maintaining accurate and organized financial records 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.