Senior Accountant

Alliance Resource Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. You will drive the month-end close, financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proactive, with 3+ years of accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge. You will collaborate across departments to improve processes and strengthen internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, MS Dynamics) preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve variances.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and periodic asset reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure capitalization policy compliance.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Fixed asset accounting

Journal entries & reconciliations

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This individual will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys improving processes in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve variances
• Manage the company's fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and periodic asset reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure compliance with company capitalization policies
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysesProficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar is preferred
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a mid-sized or large corporate accounting environments
• Exposure to financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

What You'll Bring

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader accounting and finance team
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges as the company continues to grow