Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Description
Job Summary:
The Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting. 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.
- Prepare and post accounts payable accrual entries.
- Prepare and post entries related to intercompany transactions.
- Prepare bank wires to be issued to other institutions.
- 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.
- PREFERRED: Knowledge and use of Great Plains.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
- Two to four years of general accounting experience.
- Minimum two years of full-cycle close
PAY RATE:
- $70,000 - $85,000 per year
- The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.
What do we offer?
- 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)
- Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
- Employee Loan Assistance
- Annual Flu Shot
- Paid Vacations Days
- Paid Sick days
- Paid holidays
- HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
- Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
- UKG Wallet
Acknowledgment
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.
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