Senior Accountant

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on Games

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Onsite in Downtown LA

Job summary

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games seeks a Senior Associate, Asset Accountant to build solid accounting foundations as the organization gears up for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. You will run daily and monthly close in Workday, maintain fixed asset and inventory subledgers, and support audits and disclosures with rigor and integrity.

You will collaborate across Accounting Operations to strengthen controls and improve close processes as the finance function scales, with opportunities to grow as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years core accounting experience, ideally with nonprofit or large-scale event production exposure.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP including ASC 842 leases and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR and monthly bank reconciliations in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with Workday Financial Management or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

US GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable/receivable and reconc

Workday familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

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.

Required Competencies

• 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.

Valued Experience

• 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 provided is 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.