Senior Accountant: Process Improvement & Mentorship

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Anaheim, CA to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close, collaborating closely with the Controller.

This role offers growth opportunities and requires strong technical accounting skills and process improvement focus. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, handle general ledger activities, cash management, and payroll-related duties, while supporting ERP enhancements and internal controls

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll.
• Sage Intacct experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, complex formulas).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities, including monthly journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Perform cash management activities and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Assist with payroll-related duties and processes.
• Research and resolve accounting issues through analytical problem-solving and technical accounting research.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and efficiencies.
• Participate in ERP/accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Assist with financial analysis and other accounting projects as needed.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as delegated by management.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Anaheim, CA to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close, collaborating closely with the Controller.

This role offers growth opportunities and requires strong technical accounting skills and process improvement focus. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, handle general ledger activities, cash management, and payroll-related duties, while supporting ERP enhancements and internal controls