Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations

About the position

Westlake Financial Accounting Operations Staff Accountant Los Angeles CA - In Office Job Summary: The Accountant will report to the Accounting Operations Manager. The individual will be responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for the preparation of Financial Statements during month and year-end close process; month end entries daily cash reconciliation; bank reconciliations; and performance of ad hoc projects. 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

• Prepare consolidation of Financial Statements by assisting with the month and year-end close process.
• Month End Journal Entries
• Facilitate and complete support schedules according to month-end procedures.
• Reconcile daily incoming and outgoing cash
• 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

• 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

• 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
• Gym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet