Accounting Manager

Westlake Financial; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

Westlake Financial Services, based in Los Angeles, is seeking an Accounting Manager to assist the Corporate Accounting Director in managing key close processes and complex accounting areas. The role involves preparing audit schedules, ensuring US GAAP compliance, and improving internal controls while leading and training the staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage various areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review year-end audit schedules; assist with ongoing compliance audits and year-end financial audits.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statement information to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Research and prepare accounting memos to document proper application of US GAAP to complex transactions.
• Assist in establishing and implementing internal controls and procedures to ensure financial statements are fairly presented.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to create efficient accounting processes.
• Manage training and motivation of the accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Staff training

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager
Los Angeles, CA | On-site

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Corporate Accounting Director with managing certain specified areas of the accounting process, along with numerous ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is capable of independent problem-solving and the carrying out of complex projects. The candidate should have experience with complex accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, expense recognition, consolidation, stock-based compensation, and business combination accounting). The candidate should be comfortable moving between various tasks, and confident in their ability to attack new challenges head on. This position offers the chance to be involved in multiple facets of the accounting function and is a great opportunity for a driven candidate who is looking for an opportunity to gain new experience and join a growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage various areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review year-end audit schedules. Assist with ongoing compliance audits and year-end financial audits.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statement information to ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Research and prepare accounting memos to document proper application of US GAAP to a variety of complex business transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, expense recognition, stock-based compensation, and business combination accounting)
• Assist in establishing and implementing internal controls and procedures to ensure financial statements are fairly and accurately presented.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to create efficient and effective processes and procedures for the accounting function.
• Manage training and motivation of the accounting staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5 – 7 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

What’s the expected pay for this role?

• Pay range of $120,000 - $155,000 (Base plus bonus) per year
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

Acknowledgment

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

About Us

Westlake Financial Services is the largest privately held auto finance company in the United States. We specialize in the acquisition and servicing of prime to subprime automotive retail installment contracts in all 50 states. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we have been a diversified lender for over 30 years and employ over 1,000 team members. Westlake Financial is still one of the fastest-growing multi-billion dollar companies in the United States, currently managing over $20 Billion in receivables.