Accountant

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Westlake Services - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Accountant will play a crucial role in the Accounting Operations team at Westlake Financial, responsible for maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing financial statements, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, merit-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidation of Financial Statements by assisting with the month and year-end close process.
• Facilitate and complete support schedules according to month-end procedures.
• Reconcile daily incoming and outgoing cash.
• Conduct variance analysis.
• Assist the accounting department during internal and external audits.
• Prepare and post entries to facilitate the production of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis assignments as instructed by internal management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Two to four years of general accounting experience.
• Minimum two years of full-cycle close experience.
• Attains an understanding and application of GAAP.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and use of Great Plains.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Long-term disability plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Gym access
• Rental Car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet