Senior Accountant HNW & Entertainment

77 consultants; Westport (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in California is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee financial operations for high-net-worth clients and businesses. This client-facing role requires 5 to 7 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, along with strong skills in cash flow management, reconciliation, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. The position offers dynamic work involving engagements with clients and vendors, integrating accounting with real-world client interaction.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable.
• Proficiency in bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Familiarity with general ledger practices.
• Experience in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
• Manage cash flow processes and financial accuracy across accounts.
• Interact frequently with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee specialized areas such as touring finances and royalty statements.

Skills

Client engagement

Financial operations oversight

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position involves direct engagement with high-net-worth individuals, entertainers, and business owners, overseeing the financial operations that underlie complex and often rapidly evolving lifestyles and enterprises.

The role is predominantly client-facing, positioning the individual as the primary contact for managing cash flow, processing payables and receivables, reviewing reconciliations, and ensuring financial accuracy across various accounts.

The position entails frequent interaction with clients, vendors, and internal teams, making it well-suited for someone who prefers to be actively involved in client relationships rather than working solely behind the scenes.

Additionally, this role offers exposure to specialized areas such as royalty statements, touring finances, and accounting within the entertainment industry, opportunities that are less common in traditional accounting positions.

The diverse array of clients and transactions ensures that the work remains dynamic, demanding strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in public accounting or industry who seek more engaging clients, greater flexibility, and a role that seamlessly integrates accounting with real-world client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 to 7 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable
• Proficiency in bank and credit card reconciliations
• Familiarity with general ledger practices
• Competence in cash flow management
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Strong organizational abilities
• Capacity to manage multiple clients and deadlines