Senior Accountant - LA On-Site | GAAP Expert & Audit Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

401K matching

Employee stock ownership

Wellness programs

Metro transit subsidies

Job summary

Westlake Financial in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. The role involves preparing financial reports, performing month-end journal entries, and maintaining the general ledger in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with annual audits, investigate discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has GAAP knowledge, strong financial analysis, and the ability to work with little supervision under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• 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 skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Excel proficiency

Staff management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlake Financial in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. The role involves preparing financial reports, performing month-end journal entries, and maintaining the general ledger in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with annual audits, investigate discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has GAAP knowledge, strong financial analysis, and the ability to work with little supervision under pressure.