Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

SingerLewak; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak in Los Angeles is looking for a skilled accountant to manage financial accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, an understanding of debits and credits, and proficiency in QuickBooks. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, payroll accounting, and tax filings.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in public accounting with competitive compensation between $85,000 and $95,000 annually. Join a dynamic practice that values collaboration and professional growth, and make an impact in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Exacting command of debits, credits, and double-entry accounting system.
• 2 to 3 years’ accounting or bookkeeping experience with increasing responsibilities.
• CPA or CPA track is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and quarterly accounting including financial statement preparation.
• Prepare income tax returns and various tax filings.
• Conduct bank statement and general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Debits and credits

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Education

BA or BS degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an incredible opportunity for a rockstar accountant who’s ready to make an impact and grow fast. We’re seeking someone who genuinely enjoys the mechanics of accounting—an individual with strong bookkeeping skills, sharp attention to detail, and a solid command of debits, credits, and core accounting principles. In this role, you’ll take ownership of high volumes of financial data and transform it into clear, accurate, and substantive deliverables.

You will be an integral member of a highly diverse public accounting practice focused on financial accounting and operations, tax, trust and estate accounting, bankruptcy, and litigation support. Our team values excellence, initiative, and collaboration, and we are committed to creating a dynamic environment with significant opportunities for advancement.

Our group has a proven track record of developing talent—many of our leaders started in junior roles and grew into senior positions, including partners who began as receptionists (yes multiple). This position is open due to continued practice growth, making it an exciting time to join. Your contributions will be noticed, and your career can truly accelerate.

Key Requirements

• Exacting command of debits, credits, and double-entry accounting system
• Ability to accurately code, input, and reconcile AP, AR and bank statement transactions
• Highly proficient in QuickBooks (or comparable program) and Microsoft Office
• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance-related major preferred
• 2 to 3 years’ accounting or bookkeeping experience with increasing responsibilities
• CPA or CPA track
• Income tax preparation knowledge and experience a plus
• Can reliably commute to our Los Angeles office

Job Duties

• Monthly and quarterly accounting, including financial statement preparation (balance sheet, cash flow statement, income statement)
• Financial analysis
• Trust and probate accounting
• Bank statement and general ledger reconciliations
• Payroll accounting and payroll tax returns
• Sales, business, property tax filings
• Income tax return preparation

$85,000 - $95,000 a year