Contract Senior Accountant: Process Improvement & Close

LHH; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant on a temporary basis to support our accounting team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

You will improve processes, document SOPs, and collaborate with an external accounting firm on tax nexus reviews, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy across AP, AR, and cash flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze financial data accurately.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all cash transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP system.
• Review RAMP corporate credit card transactions, verifying proper account coding and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and accrued liability accounts, ensuring purchase order-related invoices are processed promptly.
• Maintain the prepaid expense schedule, record monthly amortization entries, and reconcile related accounts.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries and supporting account reconciliations.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Partner with the company's external accounting firm during tax nexus reviews to help ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and automation efforts to enhance accounting efficiency and standardize financial processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant on a temporary basis to support our accounting team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

You will improve processes, document SOPs, and collaborate with an external accounting firm on tax nexus reviews, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy across AP, AR, and cash flows.