Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite, 5 days a week) Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 (Potentially higher for exceptional experience) Our client, a leading entertainment company based in Irvine, CA, is searching for an experienced Senior Accountant with a solid background in entertainment, food & beverage, or hospitality. This role is fully onsite and offers a great work-life balance, perfect for a skilled accountant looking to contribute to a dynamic team in a collaborative environment. Job Summary The Senior Accountant will oversee essential accounting functions, including general ledger accountability, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project-based financial tasks. This role will involve preparing financial statements, conducting P&L analysis, and supporting monthly and quarterly financial close activities. Key Responsibilities Conduct G&A cost center analysis, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and provide reports to Department Managers. Manage month-end close activities: journal entries, GL reconciliation, and accruals. Prepare supporting schedules and perform data analysis. Ensure accurate account analysis, reconciling actual vs. budgeted expenses, and verifying account postings. Handle debt, interest, and other assigned accounts, with a focus on entertainment, restaurant, and inventory management. Support external audit processes and manage A/R tasks, including issuing customer statements, payment applications, and refunds. Process property tax returns, business licenses, and enter completed wire transfers in the accounting system. Oversee commission payments, improve work processes, and strengthen internal controls. Analyze costs, cost of goods sold, profitability, and other key performance indicators. Manage accounting for multi-unit operations and work cross-departmentally to ensure accurate reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3-5 years of general ledger experience with multi-location and multi-subsidiary environments. Proficiency in QuickBooks and NetSuite (preferred but not required). Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of GAAP. Industry experience in entertainment, food & beverage, or hospitality is required . Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) plan PandoLogic. Category:Finance, Keywords:Senior Accountant, Location:Whittier, CA-90603