Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant $85000 - $110000 per year | Altadena, CA | On-site | Permanent Senior Accountant | Become a Trusted Advisor to Growing Businesses | 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. Why join us? Join a stable and growing organization in an essential industry Work alongside experienced leaders who value initiative and ownership Opportunity to make a direct impact on financial operations and business decisions Collaborative environment where ideas and process improvements are encouraged Competitive compensation and benefits package Long-term career growth opportunities within a dynamic organization 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. 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, or 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. 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, or 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