Corporate Senior Accountant

Westlake Financial; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Wellness programs

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Gym available in our Los Angeles office

Job summary

Westlake Financial is looking for a Corporate Senior Accountant in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will prepare financial reports, maintain the general ledger, assist with audits, and perform various accounting duties.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, have over 3 years of experience, and be proficient in GAAP and Microsoft Office.

This role offers a salary range of $90,000 – $115,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Experience in audit preparations and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial journal entries and reports for month end.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings and account discrepancies.
• Supporting junior staff as required.

Skills

Strong financial analysis skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong organizational and stress management skills

Ability to train and manage staff

Working knowledge of GAAP

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Corporate Senior Accountant

Los Angeles, CA • On‑site role

The senior accountant will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. The role requires a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial journal entries and reports for month end.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non‑compliance.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ 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

• $90,000 – $115,000 per year.
• Exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selection and will depend on factors such as 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.
• 401(k) 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 vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• HGym available in our Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX office.
• Rental car discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program.
• UKG Wallet.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.