Senior Accountant Job at Career Group in Los Angeles

Overview

Position: Temp Senior Accountant

Company: Confidential | Established Fashion Organization

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90013

Pay Rate: $45 / hr

Our client, an established organization in the fashion and retail sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support their accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, as needed
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of integrity

Preferred Experience

• Experience in industries such as retail, manufacturing, or professional services
• Familiarity with multi-entity or international accounting
• Previous experience in public accounting is a plus

About Us

Career Group is a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency and a widely recognized name in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect our candidates with job opportunities at leading companies nationwide. When you work with a Career Group recruiter, you gain a strategic career advisor for life.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.