Senior Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant in California to support month-end close, financial reporting, and audit readiness. You will collaborate with operations and leaders to improve processes and controls, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires 4+ years of accounting experience, ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics), and strong Excel/analytical skills. CPA progress is preferred; public accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with financial statements and schedules.
• Support external audits and provide documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Partner with operations to resolve accounting issues.
• Research technical accounting and implement new standards.
• Mentor junior accounting staff.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 annually

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, ERP experience, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support external audits and provide requested documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Partner with operations and business leaders to resolve accounting issues
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
• Mentor and support junior accounting team members as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• Audit support and compliance activities
• Process improvement and automation initiatives
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
• ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems

Benefit offerings may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave where required by law, holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria, and other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers