Senior Accountant

Aston Carter

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of accounting experience in roles such as Senior Accountant, Property Accountant, or similar.
  • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing P&L statements.
  • Experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and credit card reconciliations.
  • Demonstrated ability to review financial documents for accuracy, including expenses and invoices.
  • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis techniques.
  • Preferred experience with QuickBooks Online.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
  • Support month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • Analyze profitability and financial performance of operations.
  • Review expenses and invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
  • Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and investigate transaction issues.
  • Research discrepancies and resolve accounting problems independently.
  • Analyze large datasets in Excel for reporting and decision support.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights and support operations.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Support audits and ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Health benefits package
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
📊 Senior Accountant

📍 Carlsbad, CA | Full-Time | Onsite
Looking for more than a traditional accounting role?
We're seeking a Senior Accountant who enjoys analyzing financial performance, solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with operations teams. This opportunity offers exposure to a unique industry, where you'll have the chance to combine accounting, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and operational support in a fast-paced environment.

• Qualifications
  • 3+ years of accounting experience (Senior Accountant, Property Accountant, Project Accountant, Cost Accountant, etc.)
  • Experience preparing and reviewing P&L statements
  • Thorough experience with month-end close, journal entries, and credit card reconciliations
  • Experience reviewing expenses, receipts, invoices, and account activity
  • Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, data analysis)
  • QuickBooks Online experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred


💼 Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reporting packages
  • Support month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Analyze profitability and financial performance across business operations
  • Review expenses, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper coding
  • Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and investigate outstanding transactions
  • Research discrepancies and resolve accounting issues independently
  • Analyze large datasets in Excel to support reporting and decision-making
  • Partner with internal teams to provide financial insight and operational support
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Support audits and maintain accurate accounting records
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency
  • Assist with accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives


⭐ Applicable Backgrounds
  • Property Accounting
  • Construction Accounting
  • Project Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Multi-Entity Accounting
  • Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation / Logistics


🎯 Ideal Candidate
• Enjoys digging into the details and finding answers
• Strong problem solver who can work independently
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Interested in both accounting and operational aspects of the business
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Competitive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k) match, and PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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