Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Accounting Manager Track

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a driven and high-performing Senior Accountant to join their growing finance and accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to expand their responsibilities and pursue a clear path to Accounting Manager within the next 1-2 years.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly analytical, and thrives in an environment where initiative, accountability, and problem-solving are valued. This individual will play a key role in the accounting function while contributing to process improvements and supporting the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries

• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances

• Support sales tax reporting and compliance requirements

• Maintain accurate accounting records within QuickBooks

• Prepare financial reports and provide meaningful business analysis

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies

• Research and resolve accounting issues using sound judgment and critical thinking

• Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate financial information effectively

• Assume increasing levels of responsibility and leadership as the organization grows

Qualifications

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

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant capacity

• Strong experience managing month-end close processes

• Solid understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger accounting

• Experience with sales tax compliance and reporting

• Proficiency with QuickBooks

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of responsibilities

• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset

• Career aspirations to move into an Accounting Manager role in the near future

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

This is more than a traditional Senior Accountant position. The company is looking for someone who wants to make an impact, contribute ideas, improve processes, and grow into a leadership role.

If you're a motivated accounting professional seeking career advancement, greater responsibility, and a clear pathway to management, this opportunity offers the visibility, mentorship, and growth potential to help you reach the next stage of your career.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and strong long-term growth potential. 401k, medical/dental, vacation, holiday/sick pay

Salary DOE ; 95,000-105,000

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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