Sr. Accountant

Westcliff University•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Sr Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting across multiple small LLC entities, including a preschool, a real estate holding company, and a software partnership. This role owns the monthly close process, financial reporting, and coordination with external tax advisors, ensuring accurate and timely financials to support business decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an accountant
Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Efficient time management skills to ensure compliance with established deadlines
Proactive, results-oriented operating style with ability to identify issues and seek resolutions
Excellent written communication skills
Strong oral communication and collaborating skills, articulates views in a clear and concise manner
Experience in small business environments and QuickBooks accounting software

Nice To Haves

Experience working with tax CPAs a plus

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle accounting for multiple LLC entities with differing business models
Manage month-end and year-end close processes for each entity
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet schedules
Track and reconcile intercompany transactions
Prepare and analyze financial statements, including variance analysis and executive summaries
Maintain fixed asset and loan schedules
Support revenue tracking across business lines (tuition, rental income, software/partnership revenue)
Prepare year-end packages and coordinate with external CPA (including K-1 support)
Assist with budgeting and cash flow tracking
Collaborate with team members responsible for collections and accounts payable to identify, escalate and resolve any issues or concerns.
Implement process improvements and internal controls
Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis