Senior Accountant

Westlake Financial Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness programs

Metro reimbursement (LA)

Job summary

Westlake Financial Services seeks a Senior Accountant in Los Angeles, CA, on-site. The role reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager and focuses on month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance, with strong GAAP and analytical skills expected.

Responsibilities include audits preparation support, issue resolution, and assisting with system improvements, while maintaining high accuracy under pressure and minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial journal entries and reports for month end.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with little supervison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant
Los Angeles, CA | On-site role

Summary:

The senior accountant will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial journal entries and reports for month end.


• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.


• Assisting with annual audit preparations.


• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.


• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.


• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.


• 3+ years of accounting experience.


• Working knowledge of GAAP.


• Strong financial analysis skills.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Strong organizational and stress management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.


• Ability to train and manage staff.


• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

What’s the expected pay for this role?

• $90,000 - $115,000 per year


• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits


• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans


• Flexible Spending Account


• 401K matching


• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching


• Wellness Programs


• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)


• Career Path Opportunities


• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions


• Annual Flu Shot


• Paid Vacations Days


• Paid Sick days


• Paid holidays


• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)


• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program


• UKG Wallet

Acknowledgement

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.