Senior Accountant

La La Land; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La La Land in Dallas is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the corporate accounting team in a high-visibility role reporting to accounting leadership.

This position spans day-to-day transactional accounting through strategic financial analysis and is expected to grow over time from hands-on ownership of core accounting processes into a role overseeing staff accountants and driving process and controls improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 2–4 years of Big 4 public accounting experience or comparable audit experience with a mid-market firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close, account reconciliations, and prepare financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to leadership for strategic planning.
• Assist with audit, compliance, and various special projects across the company.
• Support other divisions as the business scales and improve processes and controls.

Skills

Work ethic

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

Job description

The name La La Land represents a dream world. We set out to bring La La Land to life. A place where you walk in and feel a true sense of joy for life. A place where you are loved for who you are. A place that brings together all human beings. A place where kindness is a priority.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will join La La Land's corporate accounting team in a high-visibility role reporting to accounting leadership. This position spans day-to-day transactional accounting through strategic financial analysis presented to leadership, and is expected to grow over time from hands-on ownership of core accounting processes into a role overseeing staff accountants and driving process and controls improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Accounting & Reporting

• Perform monthly corporate accounting duties, including month-end close and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with accounting support across other divisions within the company

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support leadership in strategic planning
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders as the business continues to scale

Audit, Compliance & Special Projects

• Support the Controller on various projects and assist with audit and compliance preparation
• Work on various other special projects as the business and accounting function continue to grow

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed; a great attitude is a must
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Comfortable working across every level of the business, from the ground floor to executive leadership
• Restaurant or consumer products industry experience preferred, though not required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• CPA required
• 2–4 years of Big 4 public accounting experience or comparable audit experience with a mid-market firm

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use may be required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site office environment 5 days per week