Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temporary position with the potential to become permanent. Based in Malibu, CA, with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week, this role will focus on daily accounting tasks, financial analysis, and internal controls. Responsible for QuickBooks Online bookkeeping, expense processing, and the preparation of financial reports. In addition, work on special projects related to internal controls, policy enforcement, and corporate credit card management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A successful Senior Accountant must spend over 50% of work time on, and satisfactorily perform, these general categories of duties, which require significant discretion and independent judgment1.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Daily accounting using QuickBooks Online with proper expense classification
Preparation and review of interim and year-end financials
Maintenance and reconciliation of IOLTA account / Funds Received channel
Vendor payments, invoice processing, and management of Ramp A/P system
T&E/Biz expense reimbursement, policy enforcement
Financial analysis, including monthly revenue reports and forecast updates
Internal control projects, including review of corporate credit card charges, expense trends, and fraud prevention
Case costs review prior to settlement
Assist in the development and enforcement of internal controls
Ensure compliance with company policies related to disbursements, travel, and entertainment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, experience, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum 5 years bookkeeping, accounting, audit and financial analysis
Internal control mindset but balanced with growth mindset
BS Accounting
GAAP not critical (currently cash-based accounting)
CPA and/or public accounting firm experience a plus
1 This list is a summary and not inclusive of all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Skills and Abilities
QuickBooks Online proficiency for daily accounting tasks
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, including variance analysis and forecasting
Excel proficiency (sort/filter/pivot/vlookup/find/replace/avg/count/sum/etc.) for large data manipulation and analysis
Knowledge of expense processing and A/P management systems (Ramp, T&E)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and summarize data into actionable insights
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to ensure adequate internal controls and compliance with policies
Proactive problem-solving and process improvement mindset
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively
Strong communication skills to explain financial concepts clearly
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand and enhance business operations
Compensation
Base salary $65-80K DOE
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and use a computer. Minimal, if any, operation of tools. Machines or equipment used includes paper shredder, photocopier, printer, fax, and computers
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.