Senior Accountant - Business Solutions Group

About the role

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry.

Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year.

The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Accountant for our Accounting Services Department- the Business Solutions Group. Your principal duties will include maintaining accounting records for various clients and assisting with client month end closes. This will be a hybrid position.

Key tasks

Maintaining accounting records such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger entries, as required.

Assisting with month end closes.

Performing ad hoc duties and accounting consulting projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares month end reporting packages, within required timelines, under an accruals basis
• Analyzes or interprets key financial data to identify trends and provide key client insight
• Prepares month end closes. Will include balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintains general ledger for numerous clients
• Performs accounts receivable transactions (i.e. posting sales invoices and remittances) as required
• Performs accounts payable functions (i.e. bill pay and bill entry) as required
• Prepare payroll for third party processing, if required

Required Qualifications

• Proven and thorough understanding of double entry accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience with general ledger maintenance and posting transactions.
• At lease 5 years of accounting or finance experience performing month end closes.
• Self stater: ability to recognize issues and suggest solutions.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate with business level fluency in English.
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S GAAP, and possess a preliminary tax knowledge
• Strong computer skills including strong proficiency in excel. Knowledge of at least one accounting software program, such as QuickBooks online

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or experience with additional accounting software programs (such as Zero, NetSuite, Bill.com).
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Japanese or any other second language is an advantage.
• Holds a current and valid CPA's license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Understanding and practical experience with AI tools and applications.