Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a client in El Segundo, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on ensuring a smooth and accurate monthly close process, maintaining financial integrity, and resolving reconciliation issues across core accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in NetSuite and a proven background in general ledger accounting within fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:
• Lead critical activities tied to the monthly financial close, helping ensure deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and accounting controls.
• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and keep records aligned with financial data.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including pass-through reconciliations, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Complete bank reconciliations and follow through on exceptions to maintain accurate cash reporting.
• Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting workflows, analyze transactions, and support day-to-day financial operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather required close information and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting tasks.
• Contribute insight on media-related accounting processes where experience with MediaOcean or Strata can add value.
• Support additional senior-level accounting projects as needed in a dynamic contract environment.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close activities.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience with pass-through reconciliations and resolving complex account variances.
• Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Practical experience using NetSuite in an accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control practices.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize multiple assignments, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience with MediaOcean or Strata is preferred.

Compensation

$50.00-$55.00 Hourly

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