Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Playa Vista, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Wednesdays

Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 base salary + 10% bonus

Benefits: Exceptional comprehensive benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected, mission-driven international organization that plays a critical role in supporting the stability, security, and ongoing evolution of the global Internet. With a diverse workforce and stakeholders located around the world, the organization operates in a dynamic, intellectually challenging, and highly collaborative environment.

Due to continued organizational growth and increasing transaction volume, the Accounting team is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a global environment and wants to build a long-term career with an organization known for employee development, internal promotion, and an outstanding total rewards package.

What You'll Do

• Perform general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Play a key role in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support financial reporting activities and assist with the preparation and analysis of account balances and financial results.
• Research and apply accounting guidance related to revenue recognition and lease accounting, including exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit requests and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Exposure to or knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and/or ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Public accounting and/or audit experience.
• Experience working with nonprofit or public-benefit organizations.
• Experience supporting international or globally distributed operations.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Concur.

Why Join?

This organization offers a truly unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, global collaboration, and public service. Employees are part of a professional, highly educated, multicultural workforce with colleagues and stakeholders from around the world.

Highlights include:

• Supportive and encouraging leadership focused on mentorship and career development.
• Strong preference for promoting employees from within.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams and stakeholders.
• Potential involvement in global stakeholder meetings and international travel.
• Mission-driven work supporting an organization with worldwide impact.
• Professional, diverse, intellectually challenging, and collaborative culture.
• Excellent work-life balance and an exceptional overall compensation package.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 15% 401(k) company contribution with immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 80 hours of paid sick time
• Nearly two weeks of additional time off at the end of the year
• Annual performance bonus opportunity

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a long-term opportunity with exceptional benefits, supportive leadership, and exposure to a global organization, we'd love to speak with you.