Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Life Insurance & LTD

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

Westlake Financial is seeking a Senior Accountant for Financial Reporting in Los Angeles, on-site. You will manage US GAAP financial statements, assist in audits, and drive efficient close processes with automation initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting/finance experience, a strong grasp of GAAP, and the ability to collaborate across teams to optimize reporting and controls. Excellent communication and analytic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Public accounting and/or financial reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP for monthly and year-end reporting.
• Assist in the external audit and coordinate with the teams to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and related financial reporting activities.
• Support on intercompany transactions, consolidations, financial statement presentation, and disclosure requirements.
• Analyze financial statement results, identify trends and significant fluctuations, and explain key variances.
• Support technical accounting initiatives, researching accounting guidance and new accounting standards to determine potential impact on current accounting treatment and prepare memos documenting the research and conclusions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new business activities and recommend accounting appropriate accounting treatments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency through automation, AI-enabled tools, and other emerging technologies.
• Support the development and implementation of automated reporting and analytical solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis as determined by internal management

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Automation initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

SQL/Snowflake

VB/Macros

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, corporate policies and external audits. The senior will assist in the monthly closing process and issuance of the financial statements along with technical accounting research and automation initiatives. The seniors will also assist in ad-hoc projects and improving efficiency and internal controls.

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Los Angeles, CA | On-site Role

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, corporate policies and external audits. The senior will assist in the monthly closing process and issuance of the financial statements along with technical accounting research and automation initiatives. The seniors will also assist in ad-hoc projects and improving efficiency and internal controls.

Essential Knowledge, Skill & Licenses

• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP for monthly and year-end reporting.
• Assist in the external audit and coordinate with the teams to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and related financial reporting activities.
• Support on intercompany transactions, consolidations, financial statement presentation, and disclosure requirements.
• Analyze financial statement results, identify trends and significant fluctuations, and explain key variances.
• Support technical accounting initiatives, researching accounting guidance and new accounting standards to determine potential impact on current accounting treatment and prepare memos documenting the research and conclusions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new business activities and recommend accounting appropriate accounting treatments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency through automation, AI-enabled tools, and other emerging technologies.
• Support the development and implementation of automated reporting and analytical solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis as determined by internal management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus but not required
• Public accounting and/or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Excel Word, Access and PowerPoint required
• Knowledge of SQL/Snowflake and/or Microsoft VB/Macros a plus
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external partners to maximize performance, problem solving and results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and lead automation initiatives.

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.