Entry-Level Financial Reporting Accountant

Wedbush Securities; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

FINRA License Sponsorship

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wedbush Securities in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Accountant I, Financial Reporting, to develop expertise in US GAAP financial statements, month-end close, and regulatory reporting within a leading financial services firm.

You will prepare quarterly and annual statements, support audits, collaborate across departments, and help improve accounting controls. This is an entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and exposure to broker-dealer operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in public accounting, financial services, or corporate accounting preferred.
• Exposure to SEC reporting or broker-dealer accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements for the Broker-Dealer.
• Assist in consolidating financial statements for the Group.
• Prepare month-end close deliverables, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain workpapers and documentation for financial reporting processes.
• Support regulatory filings and internal management reporting.
• Collaborate with across departments to obtain supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Wedbush Securities in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Accountant I, Financial Reporting, to develop expertise in US GAAP financial statements, month-end close, and regulatory reporting within a leading financial services firm.

You will prepare quarterly and annual statements, support audits, collaborate across departments, and help improve accounting controls. This is an entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and exposure to broker-dealer operations.