Senior Associate, Client Accounting Services

Gursey | Schneider LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Associate in Client Accounting Services (CAS) to coordinate accounting functions, prepare financial work papers, and reconcile accounts. The role emphasizes analysis of balance sheets, P&L, and tax compliance while working with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to train or mentor staff.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping experience
• Ability to track and understand partnership investments
• Ability to understand and accurately record brokerage transactions
• Strong understanding of balance sheets, P&L, and financial analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Xero, and Gusto is a plus
• Knowledge GAAP/OCBOA and annual tax compliance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting functions and programs
• Prepare financial work papers and reports
• Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and reconciling financial accounts and Accounts Payable
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts as required
• Prepare annual compliance reports: 1099s, City Tax, etc
• Prepare financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, GL, Trial Balance and other reports
• Coordinate financial statement preparation for annual tax prep and quarterly extensions
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies by communicating with management, clients, and third parties
• Contribute to developing new or amended accounting systems and procedures
• Perform other accounting research and support staff as needed

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Bookkeeping

Balance sheets & P&L

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

GAAP

Public Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Xero

Gusto

Job description

About Us:

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title:

Senior Associate, CAS

Department:

Client Accounting Services (CAS)

Successful candidates should have the following:

• 2-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping experience
• Ability to track and understand partnership investments
• Ability to understand and accurately record brokerage transactions.
• Strong understanding of balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and financial analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members as needed
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Xero, and Gusto is a plus
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/ OCBOA) and annual tax compliance is a plus.
• The ability to train and manage staff is a plus
• Public Accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate accounting functions and programs
• Prepare financial work papers and reports
• Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and reconciling financial accounts and Accounts Payable
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts as required
• Prepare annual compliance reports: 1099s, City Tax, etc
• Prepare financial statements, including a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Trial Balance, and other Ad Hoc reports
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and supporting documents for annual tax preparation and quarterly extension payments
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and non-compliance issues by communicating with all levels of management, clients, and third parties
• Contribute to developing new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures
• Perform other accounting research, accounting duties, and supporting staff as required or assigned additional training staff

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (majors in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline)

Benefits:

G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, 401K match, parental leave, generous PTO, and holiday-paid time off. We also offer many fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $75,000 - $100,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, profit sharing and 401(k) match, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, and more