Senior Accountant Opportunity
Our client is a well-established financial and business management firm that provides high-touch services to clients in the entertainment, sports, and creative industries. Known for their personalized, concierge-style approach, this firm handles everything from tax planning and tour accounting to royalty audits and bill pay. As their roster of high-profile clients grows, they are looking to add a Senior Accountant who can help elevate service delivery and ensure accuracy across client accounts.
Client-Facing Accounting & Advisory
- Serve as the go-to accounting contact for assigned clients—most of whom are high-net-worth individuals or corporate entities in entertainment or sports.
- Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end and year-end closes.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support clients with cash flow management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
- Review client contracts and advise on accounting implications when needed.
Tax & Compliance
- Collaborate with internal tax teams to ensure accurate and timely tax filings for both individuals and entities.
- Assist with 1099 preparation, tax projections, and quarterly tax estimates.
- Stay up to date on evolving tax regulations that impact clients in entertainment, sports, and related fields.
Team Support & Oversight
- Mentor junior accountants and associates by reviewing their work, providing training, and ensuring deliverables meet firm standards.
- Act as a quality control layer—reviewing reconciliations, payables, and client correspondence.
- Coordinate with third-party auditors and legal counsel when necessary.
Process Improvement & Technology
- Recommend process improvements and help standardize best practices across client accounts.
- Leverage accounting software and client management platforms to streamline workflow and reporting.
- Assist in onboarding new clients and setting up customized financial systems for them.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA designation preferred but not mandatory.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a client services firm or working directly with high-net-worth individuals, entertainers, or athletes.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and personal/business tax fundamentals.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Datafaction, or similar accounting systems is a plus.
- Highly organized and deadline-driven, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-discretion environment.
- Excellent communication skills—you know how to speak "client" and "accounting" fluently.
Perks & Compensation
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and the market
- Strong benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more
- Opportunity to work closely with high-profile clients and an experienced team of business managers and accountants
- Tight-knit, professional culture with a strong reputation in the industry
Senior Accountant in los angeles at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.