SingerLewak

Accounting and management consulting services.

Senior Accountant - Business Solutions Group

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11

Full-time$41 - $52 /hrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Proven and thorough understanding of double-entry accounting.
At least 5 years of experience with general ledger maintenance and posting transactions.
At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience performing month-end closes.
Ability to recognize issues and suggest solutions.
Strong time and project management skills.
Ability to communicate with business-level fluency in English.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and preliminary tax knowledge.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of at least one accounting software program, such as QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting records for various clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger entries, as required.
Assist with client month-end closes.
Perform ad hoc duties and accounting consulting projects as needed.
Prepare month-end reporting packages within required timelines on an accrual basis.
Analyze or interpret key financial data to identify trends and provide client insight.
Prepare month-end closes, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain general ledgers for numerous clients.
Perform accounts receivable transactions, including posting sales invoices and remittances, as required.
Perform accounts payable functions, including bill pay and bill entry, as required.
Prepare payroll for third-party processing, if required.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of or experience with additional accounting software programs, such as Xero, NetSuite, or Bill.com.
A second language, such as Spanish or Japanese, is an advantage.
A current and valid CPA license, or working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
Understanding and practical experience with AI tools and applications.

Salary Range: 41 to 52 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Accountant for our Accounting Services Department– the Business Solutions Group. Your principal duties will include maintaining accounting records for various clients and assisting with client month end closes. This will be a hybrid position.

Key tasks

Maintaining accounting records such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger entries, as required.
Assisting with month end closes.
Performing ad hoc duties and accounting consulting projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepares month end reporting packages, within required timelines, under an accruals basis
Analyzes or interprets key financial data to identify trends and provide key client insight
Prepares month end closes. Will include balance sheet reconciliations
Maintains general ledger for numerous clients
Performs accounts receivable transactions (i.e. posting sales invoices and remittances) as required
Performs accounts payable functions (i.e. bill pay and bill entry) as required
Prepare payroll for third party processing, if required

Required Qualifications

Proven and thorough understanding of double entry accounting.
At least 5 years of experience with general ledger maintenance and posting transactions.
At lease 5 years of accounting or finance experience performing month end closes.
Self stater: ability to recognize issues and suggest solutions.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Strong communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate with business level fluency in English.
Demonstrated understanding of U.S GAAP, and possess a preliminary tax knowledge
Strong computer skills including strong proficiency in excel. Knowledge of at least one accounting software program, such as QuickBooks online

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and/or experience with additional accounting software programs (such as Zero, NetSuite, Bill.com).
Bi-lingual in Spanish, Japanese or any other second language is an advantage.
Holds a current and valid CPA’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
Understanding and practical experience with AI tools and applications.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

About the Company

SingerLewak

Accounting and management consulting services.

SingerLewak delivers accounting and management consulting services to businesses and individuals, offering assurance, tax, and advisory services across a blend of practices and industry specializations. Its approach combines the resources of a large firm with an entrepreneurial culture, enabling teams to tailor solutions to each client and guide their decisions with expert analysis. The firm differentiates itself through long-standing experience (since 1959), leadership in its region, and recognition as a top employer and top firm in its field. Its goal is to help clients improve decision-making and achieve growth by providing comprehensive, client-focused accounting and advisory support.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 1959

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