Senior Accountant
Title: Senior Accountant
Industry: Financial Services – Investment Management
Location: Please provide the zip code for me to assist you in selecting the appropriate region.
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Senior Accountant who will take on exciting new responsibilities, including preparing financial statements and providing in-depth financial analysis for high net-worth clients in the vibrant sports and entertainment industry. Located in the heart of West Hollywood, you would thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages innovative thinking and teamwork. This role offers you the opportunity to grow your career alongside industry experts while making a significant impact on clients' financial success.
Description:
Responsibilities
- Prepare precise and timely financial statements in accordance with business management policies and procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, budgeting, cash management, and workers' compensation audits.
- Conduct and present financial analyses, long-term cash flow assessments, and profit and loss reporting solutions.
- Oversee insurance renewals and claims for both institutional and individual clients.
- Deliver weekly client communications, including cash reports and updates.
- Assist in the review and summarization of all client agreements.
- Create, review, and approve budgets, shareholder payroll, and 1099 reports.
- Support the management of new client onboarding processes.
- Collaborate directly with management on estate planning, asset purchases, and investment assessments.
- Review cash management practices to monitor credit card transactions, fraud alerts, and credit score issues.
- Evaluate the work and accuracy of Staff Accountants handling accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, payroll, etc.
- Supervise the timely and accurate preparation of commission calculations and payments.
- Assist with various ad hoc projects as required.
- Support payroll services and oversee related journal entries.
- Maintain a log of all filings and reported information to ensure accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
- Proactively build and nurture professional relationships with clients' trusted advisors regarding ongoing matters.
- Qualify annual financial statements for tax return purposes.
Qualifications
- Ability to reliably commute to the office location.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a public accounting firm or the entertainment industry, or 5 years of bookkeeping experience for high net-worth individuals.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Music Business with a strong academic record.
- Proficient in using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across the organization.
- Highly detail-oriented to ensure the creation of accurate and timely reports.
- Strong work ethic combined with a positive attitude and alignment with the company’s culture and values.