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Senior Accountant

LHH

San Diego, California

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in the San Diego area to identify an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys being hands-on with the numbers but also wants broader exposure and the abilityto make an impact. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting while partnering with leadership on process improvements and special projects.

This role could be a strong fit for someone who has built a solid foundation in accounting and is ready for increased ownership, visibility, and continued career growth.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Take ownership of key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
  • Perform balance sheet and general ledger account analysis
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed
  • Assist with external audits and preparation of supporting documentation
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
  • Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as the organization continues to grow

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • Strong Excel skills, including experience working with large data sets
  • Experience with an ERP or major accounting system
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • High-visibility role with exposure to accounting and finance leadership
  • Opportunity to take ownership rather than simply process transactions
  • Variety of responsibilities and projects
  • Ability to help improve processes and build efficiencies
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for continued professional growth and advancement

If you're a Senior Accountant who enjoys digging into the numbers, solving problems, and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to connect.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour

Search managed by: Erin Kile

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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