Senior Accountant

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client in Los Angeles County, CA to recruit a Senior Accountant for a direct hire. The role offers an expected base salary of $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with compensation varying by skills, experience, and location.

The Senior Accountant will lead month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation, and Excel is required to support audit processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a professional environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end close activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, revenue activity, and balances to identify trends and variances.
• Coordinate audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Partner with operational departments to resolve accounting matters and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Los Angeles County, CA Direct Hire Accounting $85K to $110K 08/12/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $85,000 to $110,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

Lead month end close activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned business entities.

Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules to maintain financial accuracy.

Analyze financial results revenue activity and account balances to identify trends variances and reporting issues.

Coordinate audit requests and provide documentation that supports internal and external review processes.

Partner with operational departments to resolve accounting matters and recommend improvements to financial processes.

Requirements

A Bachelor degree in accounting finance or a related field.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a professional environment.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and compliance requirements.

Possess experience with month end close account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.

Maintain proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel functions used for financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate complex accounting transactions and financial results.

Communicate effectively with management auditors and cross functional business partners.

Demonstrate leadership abilities through mentoring training and supporting junior accounting team members.

Maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Bring experience with lease accounting intercompany transactions audit support or process improvement initiatives considered beneficial.