Senior Accountant

Addison Group; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee GL activity, prepare and review financial statements, and support month-end and year-end closes for multiple small businesses. This client-facing role manages 1–2 staff, mentors junior accountants, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, CPA development preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or small-business environments.
• CPA strongly preferred or progress toward certification.
• Proficient in GAAP, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee accounting work to ensure reconciliations are accurate and books close on time.
• Mentor 1–2 staff accounting professionals and resolve complex reconciliations.
• Own client relationships and proactively address client challenges.
• Maintain deadlines, ensure deliverables are accurate and timely, catch issues early.
• Stay hands-on by balancing supervision with day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Prepare and review financial statements, analyze results, and investigate variances.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and provide financial insights.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and controls.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Reconciliations

QBO

CPA

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or progress toward certification

Tools

QBO

GL systems

ERP systems

Job description

Role: Senior Accountant

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (hybrid: 3 days onsite initially, with more remote flexibility once established)

Pay: $110,000 - $130,000 / year plus 5% bonus

Type: Full-time

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Role Overview

Our client is a PE-backed tax, accounting, and advisory firm serving clients nationwide, including entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and growing businesses. We’re looking for a hands-on, client-facing accounting professional to strengthen the Los Angeles team, oversee junior accounting staff, and ensure high-quality client deliverables. This role oversees general ledger activity, prepares and reviews financial statements, and supports timely month-end and year-end close for multiple small business clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee accounting work: ensure reconciliations are accurate, books are closed on time, and client deliverables meet quality standards
• Mentor and support staff: oversee 1-2 staff-level accounting professionals, guide them on complex reconciliations, and step in to resolve issues
• Own client relationships: serve as a trusted point of contact, proactively address client challenges, and step in when accounts need extra attention
• Maintain deadlines and quality: keep the team accountable, ensure deliverables are accurate and on time, and catch issues before they escape
• Stay hands-on: balance supervisory responsibilities with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting work
• Prepare and review financial statements, analyze results, and investigate variances
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and provide financial insights to clients
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable tax requirements, and relevant regulatory standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or a small-business environment
• Prior experience in a senior accounting role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA strongly preferred (or progress toward certification)
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, GAAP, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close
• Experience reviewing staff work
• Proficiency with accounting software and general ledger systems, and the ability to adapt to new technology; QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience is very helpful
• Strong analytical skills: identifies trends, investigates variances, recommends improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Strong organization and time management across multiple client accounts and deadlines

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.