Sr, Accountant

loanDepot • Irvine, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for independently performing and overseeing complex accounting functions to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Applies advanced accounting knowledge and professional judgment to prepare financial statements, analyze accounts, and resolve complex accounting issues. Serves as a key technical resource within the accounting team, supports management with meaningful financial insights, and provides guidance to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline is preferred, and/or a minimum of four (4) + years’ related work experience.
• Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
• Big 4 accounting experience is preferred.
• Licensed CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• CFA Charterholder or CFA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex internal and external financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze general ledger activity, balance sheet accounts, and accounts payable/receivable, independently researching and resolving complex variances, accounting issues, and reporting matters through the application of accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and company policies.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with accounting best practices.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial analyses and spreadsheet models to support management reporting, business decision-making, and responses to complex financial inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Assist with audits, regulatory examinations, and information requests by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and detailed explanations as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency while supporting the implementation of approved enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work review for junior accounting staff and, where applicable, manage, coach, and develop team members while ensuring accountability and timely completion of key objectives.
• Support complex accounting environments involving joint ventures, intercompany settlements, partner reporting, multi-entity consolidations, and other special projects as assigned.
• Leverage experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, CoStar or similar lease administration tools, Kyriba or comparable treasury management platforms, and compensation data systems.

Benefits

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior