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Matura Farrington · 8 hours ago

Senior Accountant

Matura Farrington is partnering with a well-established law firm in Downtown Los Angeles in its search for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting, reporting, and month-end close functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and values discretion.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze bank and trust account reconciliations
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper support
Prepare detailed month-end journal entries with clear documentation for review and approval
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses following monthly close
Maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules
Produce recurring and ad-hoc financial reports from accounting systems and reporting tools
Conduct detailed data analysis to validate financial accuracy and integrity
Prepare executive-level summary schedules as needed
Perform standard queries against financial databases and manipulate data in Excel for reporting and distribution
Assist with monthly and year-end schedules, reconciliations, and close-related deliverables
Support external accountants by furnishing data for annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation
Assist with preparation of required filings and property-related returns
Collaborate with accounting colleagues on cross-functional projects
Work closely with finance leadership to refine internal processes and workflows
Promptly and accurately respond to financial inquiries and data requests
Maintain procedural documentation, including charts of accounts
Manage recurring deliverables in accordance with established deadlines and specifications
Maintain strict confidentiality of financial systems, data, and reports
Work overtime as required, particularly during month-end and year-end close periods
Complete special projects and ad hoc management reports as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesEnterprise accounting systemsAdvanced Excel skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProfessional services experienceCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience with enterprise accounting systems
Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate clearly with stakeholders
Ability to commute to a central business district location

Preferred

Elite 3E experience strongly preferred
Prior professional services or law firm experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings and/or flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Matura Farrington

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Since 1994, Matura Farrington has been a trusted recruiting partner for law firms and professional-services organizations nationwide.

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Current Stage
Early Stage
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