Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

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

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a star accountant to take ownership of financial data and contribute to a dynamic public accounting practice. The ideal candidate must possess strong bookkeeping skills and be proficient in QuickBooks.

This role offers significant growth potential, with a focus on financial operations, tax, and litigation support. With a competitive salary of $85,000 - $95,000 yearly, this is an opportunity for passionate accountants looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to reliably commute to our Los Angeles office.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and quarterly accounting, including financial statement preparation.
• Bank statement and general ledger reconciliations.
• Income tax return preparation.

Skills

Detail-oriented bookkeeping

Debits and credits knowledge

Proficient in QuickBooks

Financial statement preparation

Payable and receivable transaction coding

Education

BA or BS degree in accounting or finance-related major

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