Sr. Accountant

Ledgent; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join its team in California. This role focuses on general accounting, including month-end close, tax reporting, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have expertise in sales and use tax compliance, particularly with Avalara. Responsibilities include managing sales tax compliance across multiple states, full-cycle general ledger accounting, and supporting cash flow forecasting. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-state environments.
• Strong knowledge of sales & use tax regulations and multi-state compliance.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance across multiple states.
• Support cash flow forecasting and weekly payment planning.

Skills

Avalara AvaTax

General accounting principles (GAAP)

Sales & use tax compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, Sage)

Job description

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Carson. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in general accounting, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and has hands‑on experience with Avalara and sales & use tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month‑end close, tax reporting, reconciliations, and supporting the Controller with day‑to‑day financial operations.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Carson. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in general accounting, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and has hands‑on experience with Avalara and sales & use tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month‑end close, tax reporting, reconciliations, and supporting the Controller with day‑to‑day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

Sales & Use Tax / Avalara

• Manage sales and use tax compliance across multiple states, including filing, remittance, and reporting.
• Maintain and update tax codes, product taxability, and nexus requirements within Avalara AvaTax.
• Reconcile monthly sales tax liability accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure the company remains compliant.
• Support tax audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Support

• Review AP and AR transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with vendor and customer account reconciliations as needed.
• Support cash flow forecasting and weekly payment planning.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist in system enhancements, automation initiatives, and accounting workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or multi‑state environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Avalara AvaTax is required.
• Strong knowledge of sales & use tax regulations and multi-state compliance.
• Proficiency in general accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, Sage, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.