Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Become a Trusted Advisor to Growing Businesses | CPA Firm Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year Job details We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and advisory organization serving privately held businesses. This individual will take ownership of accounting and financial reporting responsibilities across multiple client relationships while working directly with business owners, executives, and internal leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage accounting activities for multiple client engagements or business entities Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger analysis Analyze financial results and identify discrepancies, trends and potential issues Support tax preparation, planning and related accounting activities Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting and financial matters Assist business owners and decision-makers in understanding financial performance Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting Manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple engagements Collaborate with senior accounting, tax and advisory professionals Ideal Background Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline Several years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting Hands-on month-end close and general ledger experience Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements Strong reconciliation and financial analysis capabilities Experience working with multiple clients or entities preferred Public accounting, CPA firm, outsourced accounting, or advisory experience highly desirable CPA or active CPA candidate preferred Strong Excel skills QuickBooks or similar accounting system experience Comfortable communicating directly with clients and senior stakeholders What Success Looks Like The strongest candidate will combine solid technical accounting fundamentals with the ability to independently manage responsibilities, communicate effectively with clients and understand the business story behind the numbers. This position is particularly well suited for an accountant who wants to continue developing beyond traditional accounting execution and become a trusted financial resource to clients. Why join us This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants more than a traditional Senior Accountant position. You’ll have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your work, develop direct relationships with business leaders, and expand your exposure to accounting, tax, and advisory services. You'll join a collaborative environment where strong performers can continue developing technically while building the client‑facing and advisory skills needed to advance their careers. What makes the opportunity different Meaningful exposure to business owners and senior decision-makers Variety of privately held business clients and accounting challenges Opportunity to move beyond transactional accounting into advisory work Broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, tax and business operations Collaborative environment with experienced accounting professionals Opportunity for increased responsibility and long-term professional growth A bit about us My client is a growing accounting and advisory firm that partners with privately held and entrepreneurial businesses to help them gain greater clarity and control over their finances. Our team provides comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial advisory support, allowing our professionals to work closely with business owners and senior decision-makers rather than simply operating behind the scenes. We believe great accounting goes beyond producing accurate financial statements. It's about helping clients understand what the numbers mean, identify opportunities, solve problems, and make better business decisions. Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Background Checks Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state and local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot