Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K matching

Employee stock ownership program

Paid vacation days

Disability plans

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Senior Accountant in Los Angeles, CA for an on-site role. The candidate will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager and handle month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and audit preparations with minimal supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge alongside solid financial analysis and communication skills. Excel proficiency and staff training capability are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is 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

Organizational skills

Excel

Training staff

Work independently

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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