Senior Accountant

Internet Brands; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2x

Paid time off & holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Internet Brands, headquartered in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Accountant to support month‑end close, reconciliations, IOLTA accounting, and acquisition integration. The role collaborates with the accounting team to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting while scaling processes for growth.

A CPA candidate or CPA is a plus, with 2–4 years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to leverage AI tools to enhance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities and post journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Maintain bank and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate items.
• Research and resolve reconciling items and inconsistencies.
• Assist with IOLTA/account reconciliations and legal accounting processes.
• Support acquisitions-related accounting integration and balance sheet reviews.
• Explore AI and automation opportunities to improve accounting efficiency.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

IOLTA knowledge

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Education

BS/BA in accounting/finance/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

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.

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.

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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