Accounting Manager: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sequoia Productions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sequoia Productions in Los Angeles seeks an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and supervise staff, ensuring accurate records and compliance with standards. The role encompasses month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, and internal controls, with hands-on management of payroll and AP/AR.

The ideal candidate will coordinate budgeting, analysis, and KPI reporting, while driving process improvements and ensuring timely management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting with work experience in JOB COSTING.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise (Contractor edition preferred), Factura, Virtual Credit Cards (AMEX/Pay with Extend preferred), Excel, Payroll Systems.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate significant findings to management.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Support management with financial reports and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.
• Oversee vendor payments and supervise payroll processing, customer invoicing, collections, and outstanding balances.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Resolve complex billing, payment, and account reconciliation issues.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Supervises the maintenance of employee files, personnel records, and required employment documentation.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment paperwork, system access coordination, and exit documentation.
• Maintain employee records related to compensation, benefits, leave, attendance, and employment status.
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment, changes, and communications with benefit providers.
• Assist with performance review processes, employee communications, and implementation of company policies.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff.
• Assign responsibilities, establish priorities, and monitor team performance.
• Review the work of accounting team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous process improvement.
• Oversee the use of accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and organized accounting records.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and improvements as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Team management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Internal controls

Audits

Excel

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Payroll systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Factura

Virtual Credit Cards (AMEX/Pay with Extend)

Excel

Payroll Systems

Job description

Sequoia Productions in Los Angeles seeks an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and supervise staff, ensuring accurate records and compliance with standards. The role encompasses month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, and internal controls, with hands-on management of payroll and AP/AR.

The ideal candidate will coordinate budgeting, analysis, and KPI reporting, while driving process improvements and ensuring timely management reports.