Corporate Senior Accountant

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
90K-115K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Prepares month-end journal entries and financial reports, maintains and reconciles general ledger and balance sheet accounts, supports annual audits, resolves discrepancies and compliance issues, and contributes to accounting system and procedure improvements. The role also supports junior staff and requires strong GAAP knowledge, financial analysis, communication, organization, and independent work skills.
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Corporate Senior Accountant
Los Angeles, CA | On-site role

Summary:

The senior accountant will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing financial journal entries and reports for month end.
  • Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
  • Assisting with annual audit preparations.
  • Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
  • Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
  • Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Strong financial analysis skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
  • Ability to train and manage staff.
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision.

What’s the expected pay for this role? 

  • $90,000 - $115,000 per year 
  • The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable. 

What do we offer?   

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
  • Wellness Programs
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
  • Annual Flu Shot
  • Paid Vacations Days
  • Paid Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
  • Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
  • UKG Wallet

 

Acknowledgement  

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. 


 


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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to train and manage staff
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
1,054 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

People. Purpose. Passion. These are the hallmarks of Westlake Financial Services, and have been since our inception in 1988. Westlake specializes in prime to sub-prime automotive financing, helping car dealerships do what they do best: sell cars. Our unique credit approval software (known as "The Buy Program ©"​) allows dealers to get an on-the-spot loan approval with out waiting for callbacks, fax-backs, or rehashes. Westlake Financial is an Internet based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of prime, sub-prime, and non-prime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Southern California, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of 21,000 new and used car dealers throughout the United States. All collections and servicing are performed in-house from its central facility located in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles. Westlake's success didn't just happen overnight. It took years of hard work, cultivation, and smart intuition to get to where we are today. Not content to rest on our laurels, Westlake continues to build and refine, always keeping our dealers and customers in mind. Looking for a Career in auto finance, please view the following link: https://www.westlakefinancial.com/careers/

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