Senior Staff Accountant

Addison Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% 401(k) company contribution withim

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays

3 weeks of vacation

80 hours of paid sick time

Two weeks year-end time off

Annual performance bonus opportunity

Job summary

Addison Group is representing a mission-driven international organization seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting in a global, highly collaborative environment.

You will apply ASC 606 and ASC 842 knowledge while preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, and you will contribute to process improvements and audits across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition and/or ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Play a key role in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support financial reporting activities and assist with the preparation and analysis of account balances and financial results.
• Research and apply accounting guidance related to revenue recognition and lease accounting, including exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit requests and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Concur

Job description

Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 base salary + 10% bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected, mission-driven international organization that plays a critical role in supporting the stability, security, and ongoing evolution of the global Internet. With a diverse workforce and stakeholders located around the world, the organization operates in a dynamic, intellectually challenging, and highly collaborative environment.

Due to continued organizational growth and increasing transaction volume, the Accounting team is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a global environment and wants to build a long-term career with an organization known for employee development, internal promotion, and an outstanding total rewards package.

What You'll Do

• Perform general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Play a key role in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support financial reporting activities and assist with the preparation and analysis of account balances and financial results.
• Research and apply accounting guidance related to revenue recognition and lease accounting, including exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit requests and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Exposure to or knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and/or ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Public accounting and/or audit experience.
• Experience working with nonprofit or public-benefit organizations.
• Experience supporting international or globally distributed operations.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Concur.

Why Join?

This organization offers a truly unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, global collaboration, and public service. Employees are part of a professional, highly educated, multicultural workforce with colleagues and stakeholders from around the world.

Highlights include:

• Supportive and encouraging leadership focused on mentorship and career development.
• Strong preference for promoting employees from within.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams and stakeholders.
• Potential involvement in global stakeholder meetings and international travel.
• Mission-driven work supporting an organization with worldwide impact.
• Professional, diverse, intellectually challenging, and collaborative culture.
• Excellent work-life balance and an exceptional overall compensation package.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 15% 401(k) company contribution with immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 80 hours of paid sick time
• Nearly two weeks of additional time off at the end of the year
• Annual performance bonus opportunity