Senior Accountant (WFI)

Senior Accountant Las Vegas, NV | On-site role COMPANY SUMMARY: Western Funding is a fast growing, specialized consumer finance company and subsidiary of Westlake Financial Services, providing automobile financing to borrowers with limited access to traditional credit. Western Funding enables the origination, accepts assignment of and services retail installment loan contracts originated by its national network of automobile dealers. Dealers own their portfolios and share in the collections on the associated installment loan contracts. POSITION SUMMARY: Western Funding Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and will be responsible for month end entries and close, reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasting, system implementation projects, vendor analysis, and ad hoc projects per management request. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform daily bank, G/L, and various other account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts Record accruals for month-end entries Support various key month-end closing procedures Analyze account information for asset, liability, and expense journal entries Research variances on Accounts Payable and Account Receivable ledger & subledgers Practice a strong working knowledge of technical accounting regarding loans, disbursements, revenue recognition, credits/debits, etc. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & LICENSES: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred 4 years of progressive accounting experience. Ability to meet assigned deadlines. Experience working with external auditors in the preparation of financial statements Detail-oriented and organized Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Experience with financial reporting requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively Advanced proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel Preferred: Knowledge and use of Great Plains, Blackline and SQL 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) Career Path Opportunities Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions 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. WFI