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
• 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.