Westlake Financial Accounting Operations Senior Accountant I
Los Angeles, CA | In-Office role
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Operations manager and be responsible for month-end entries and close, reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasting, system implementation projects, vendor analysis, and ad hoc projects per management request.
About Westlake:
Westlake Financial is a Financial Services company that manages several billion in assets.
As a result of the current growth at Westlake, there is a fast-paced and merit-based work environment.
Westlake is particularly interested in developing accountants to their full potential.
After more than 40 years in business, Westlake is experiencing exponential growth with lots of growth opportunities for staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform daily bank, G/L, and various other account reconciliations
Record accruals for month-end entries
Support various key month-end closing procedures
Analyze account information for asset, liability, and expense journal entries
Research variances on Accounts Payable and Account Receivable ledger & sub-ledgers
Practice a strong working knowledge of technical accounting regarding loans, disbursements, revenue recognition, credits/debits, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Detail-oriented and organized
Intricate understanding of GAAP & analyzing data
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, preferably on a large team
Openness, interest to learn, and willingness to "dive into" the work
Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills
PREFERRED: Knowledge and use of Great Planes, Oracle, & SQL
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related.
2-3 years of full-cycle accounting experience
Intricate understanding of GAAP & analyzing data
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, preferably on a large team
Openness, interest to learn, and willingness to "dive into" the work
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of SQL, Macro, and Great Plans
MBA a plus, but not required
CPA a plus, but not required
Job Type:
Full-time
PAY RATE:
$90,000 - $110,000 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
BENEFITS: 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
Employee Loan Assistance
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
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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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