Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
We are partnering with a growing medical practice in Southern California to find a talented Senior Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants real ownership of the close process, meaningful visibility into the business, and room to grow within a well-established organization. The Opportunity You'll work closely with the Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations, support the full close cycle, and deliver accurate financial reporting that leadership relies on. This isn't a back-office-only role — you'll collaborate cross-functionally, help improve processes, and have a genuine impact on how the finance function runs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- CPA license or eligibility strongly preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; healthcare industry background a plus
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis
- Proven ability to work independently and stay organized in a hybrid or remote environment
- Strong analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and clear communication skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information
Responsibilities
- Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
- Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements including balance sheets, P&L, cash flow statements, and internal management reports
- Reconcile subsidiary ledgers (A/R, A/P, payroll, fixed assets) to the general ledger
- Monitor accounting data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue improvement
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in collaboration with department leaders
- Perform intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities and locations
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements
- Support external auditors during annual financial statement and compliance audits
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and enhance reporting efficiency
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
