Senior Accountant — GAAP, Close & Audit Lead (Hybrid)

LIBERTY DENTAL PLAN CORPORATION; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Remote or hybrid work options

Gym discounts

Job summary

LIBERTY DENTAL PLAN CORPORATION is seeking a Senior Accountant in Tustin, CA (hybrid, 2 days onsite) to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and coordinate audits. You will analyze variances, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA is a plus, and advanced Excel skills. Join a collaborative team focused on accurate financial reporting and continuous process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting or public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting complex month-end close processes.
• Experience working directly with external auditors and coordinating audit activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and other financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and prepare supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and key performance measures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Support the preparation of GAAP financial statements, statutory reports, client reporting, and other internal and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with revenue accounting activities, reconciliations, trend analysis, and reporting requirements.
• Support tax compliance activities, premium tax filings, regulatory reporting, and coordination with external tax providers.
• Coordinate annual GAAP audit activities and serve as a key liaison between auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage audit requests, gather supporting documentation, and partner with departments across the organization to ensure timely responses.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Research accounting issues and provide recommendations regarding accounting treatment and reporting requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Excel (PivotTables)

Auditor coordination

Analytical skills

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE 300

HSP systems

Job description

LIBERTY DENTAL PLAN CORPORATION is seeking a Senior Accountant in Tustin, CA (hybrid, 2 days onsite) to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and coordinate audits. You will analyze variances, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA is a plus, and advanced Excel skills. Join a collaborative team focused on accurate financial reporting and continuous process