Accounting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Vacation Days

Gym facility

Discounts on Parks and Attractions

Job summary

Westlake Services, LLC is seeking an experienced accountant in Los Angeles, CA to assist the Corporate Accounting Director. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong financial analysis skills. This position involves managing the close process, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $155,000 annually, plus strong benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, performance bonuses, and a 401K matching program. Join a growing company with significant opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and assist with audits.
• Research and document application of US GAAP.
• Implement internal controls for financial accuracy.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong financial analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong organizational skills

Stress management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Westlake Services, LLC. | Corporate Office
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Description

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.

Pay:

• 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.

Benefits:

• 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 ProgramsMetro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Gym (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.