Senior Accountant | Own the Close & Process Improvements

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in San Diego seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role emphasizes hands-on daily accounting work coupled with broader exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements.

You will partner with leadership on initiatives to enhance controls and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets.
• Experience with an ERP or major accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger account analysis
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed
• Assist with external audits and preparation of supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel (large data sets)

Analytical problem solving

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in San Diego seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role emphasizes hands-on daily accounting work coupled with broader exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements.

You will partner with leadership on initiatives to enhance controls and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.