Senior Accountant

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 (Web) seeks a Senior Associate, Asset Accountant to help build the accounting foundations for the Games. You will run daily and monthly close in Workday, maintain fixed assets and inventory, and support audits end-to-end. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 4+ years in core accounting, and a CPA or progress toward license.

On-site in Downtown Los Angeles with strong internal controls and growth opportunities as the finance function scales toward 2028.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• 4+ years of core accounting experience, ideally with nonprofit or large-scale events.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 842 leases and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management.
• Active CPA license or progress toward one is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and monthly general ledger accounting in Workday, including bank reconciliations, month-end accruals, and detailed account reconciliations.
• Record ASC 842 lease accounting entries and support monthly management reporting from close through review.
• Support asset management by testing the inventory subledger and maintaining fixed asset and inventory subledgers.
• Assist with financial audit preparation, drafting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Partner across Accounting Operations to strengthen internal controls and improve close processes as the finance function scales.

Skills

US GAAP

ASC 842

ASC 606

Workday

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Close processes

CPA progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Active CPA license or progress toward one

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

As Senior Associate, Asset Accountant, you help build the accounting foundations that keep LA28 financially sound as the organization prepares to deliver the Games. Working within the Accounting Operations team, you run daily and monthly close activities in Workday, maintain the fixed asset and inventory subledgers, and support the audit and disclosure process end to end. You bring rigor, integrity, and a growth mindset to a specialty that scales quickly, giving leaders across the organization the reliable numbers they need to make sound financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Execute daily and monthly general ledger accounting in Workday, including bank reconciliations, month-end accruals, and detailed account reconciliation.

Record ASC 842 lease accounting entries and support the team's monthly management reporting process from close through review.

Support the asset management function by testing the inventory subledger and maintaining the fixed asset and inventory subledgers.

Assist with financial audit preparation, drafting schedules and supporting documentation for disclosures across the reporting cycle.

Partner across Accounting Operations to strengthen internal controls and improve close processes as the finance function scales.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

4+ years of core accounting experience, ideally with exposure to non-profit accounting or large-scale event production businesses.

Solid understanding of US GAAP, including technical standards such as ASC 842 leases and ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Hands‑on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly bank reconciliations within a structured accounting environment.

Familiarity with Workday Financial Management, or a demonstrated ability to learn new financial systems quickly and independently.

Hands‑on experience with Workday Financial Management.

An active CPA license, or clear and demonstrable progress toward one.

Exposure to non-profit accounting or large‑scale event production businesses.

Comfort improving controls and processes within a fast‑growing finance team.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build financial foundations for a once‑in‑a‑generation Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A collaborative, inclusive team guided by integrity, excellence, inclusion, and optimism.

Real ownership and genuine room to grow as the finance function scales toward 2028.

Work with lasting, meaningful impact on the Games and their legacy in Los Angeles.

What This Role Means for the Games

Sound accounting is what lets LA28 plan boldly and spend responsibly as the Games approach. Your close, subledger, and audit work keeps the financial picture accurate and auditable, giving leaders across the organization the confidence to commit resources where they will matter most.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.

The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is$73,000 - $98,000. The pay scale provides the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

LA2028 Inclusion: Voluntary Demographics

At LA2028, Inclusion is a core pillar of our values and behaviors. We seek out and embrace diversity of all forms, respect and value different perspectives, and strive to build a team that reflects our community. This section of the application process helps us strengthen our hiring practices by mitigating unconscious bias through anonymous data collection.

Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions that are part of LA2028's Inclusion Initiatives. If you choose to fill them out, the responses will be used in aggregate to help us identify areas for improvement in our process. Your response, or your choice not to respond, will NOT be associated with your specific application and will NOT in any way be used in the hiring decision.