Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a financial services organization in California. This role is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage reporting, oversee the full accounting cycle, and maintain accuracy across financial records. The ideal candidate brings a background in both public and private accounting, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and contributes to a well-controlled, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.
• Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigating variances and correcting issues to support clean financial reporting.
• Produce financial statements and related reports that provide clear insight into business performance and compliance needs.
• Manage full-cycle accounting tasks across multiple areas, including transaction review, accruals, and balance sheet analysis.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to gather information, answer accounting questions, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Support payroll-related accounting processes and ensure associated entries, reconciliations, and documentation are complete.
• Assist with process enhancements, system-related accounting activities, and other projects that strengthen the finance function.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to both public and private accounting environments.
• Background with smaller accounting firms is preferred over experience limited to large global firms.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, and preparation of journal entries.
• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience producing financial reports and managing responsibilities across the full accounting cycle.
• Payroll experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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