Senior Accountant

internetbrands; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-being coaching

Job summary

Internet Brands is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and IOLTA/ legal accounting for a fast-growing practice. You will assist with acquisitions, improve processes with automation, and partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. CPA or candidate is a plus, based in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or economics required.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.
• 2–4 years accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: perform close activities and meet deadlines.
• Account Reconciliations: bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• IOLTA/Legal Accounting: reconcile and ensure proper recording.
• Acquisitions & Growth: assist with onboarding data for acquisitions.
• AI & Technology/Process Automation: explore automation to improve processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA in accounting, finance, or economics

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant – Job Requisition

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will support the accounting operations of a managed services organization providing financial and accounting services to a growing personal injury law firm. This role will be responsible for key month-end close activities, account reconciliations, IOLTA reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

The Senior Accountant will also play an important role in supporting the Accounting Department's increased workload associated with recent and future acquisitions.

This position will work closely with Accounting Managers and other members of the accounting team to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and properly supported. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who can independently manage multiple accounting processes, identify discrepancies, research issues, and work effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close
  
  • Perform assigned month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
  • Perform account analysis and investigate unusual or unexpected activity.
  • Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and other close-related activities.
  • Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
  • Identify and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Account Reconciliations
  
  • Prepare and maintain monthly bank account and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items
  • Research and resolve reconciling items and ensure aged items are appropriately addressed.
  • Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Assist with reconciliations of other high-volume or complex general ledger accounts.
• IOLTA / Legal Accounting
  
  • Prepare and review IOLTA account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile IOLTA activity to supporting case-level and/or settlement-related records.
  • Research discrepancies between bank activity, accounting records, and case management systems.
  • Assist with ensuring client-related funds are properly recorded and reconciled.
  • Work with Accounting and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and improve IOLTA-related processes.
• Acquisitions & Growth
  
  • Assist with accounting integration activities related to newly acquired law firms/businesses.
  • Support the onboarding of accounting data, bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and financial processes associated with acquisitions.
  • Assist with opening balance sheet reviews and reconciliations for acquired entities.
  • Support accounting integration for future acquisitions as the organization continues to grow.
  • Help identify process improvements and standardization opportunities across newly integrated operations.
• AI & Technology / Process Automation
  
  • Leverage AI platforms and emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
  • Identify opportunities to use AI and automation to streamline reconciliations, data analysis, reporting, account research, and other recurring accounting activities.
  • Utilize AI tools to analyze large datasets, identify trends or anomalies, assist with research, and improve the preparation and review of accounting information.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc).
• Self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to perform efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Compensation

At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to start at $72k and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.
Internet Brands, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Benefits

• health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services
• home, auto and pet insurance
• discounted legal and financial services

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

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