About the Senior Bookkeeper Role

Join a dynamic accounting firm in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, as a Senior Bookkeeper in this exciting contract-to-hire opportunity. Robert Half is proud to partner with this established firm seeking a seasoned professional to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at client service, and have a passion for maintaining impeccable financial records, this Senior Bookkeeper position is your next career step. This onsite role, Monday through Friday, offers competitive pay of $38-48 per hour based on experience, with the potential to transition to a permanent role. Ideal for bookkeeping experts in Los Angeles who want to leverage their QuickBooks Online proficiency and advanced reconciliation skills in a professional services setting.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of financial data across multiple accounts, preparing essential statements like P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports, and supporting critical month-end and year-end closes. This position demands strong accrual accounting knowledge and the ability to juggle priorities seamlessly, making it perfect for detail-oriented professionals with at least 5 years of experience in accounting firms or similar environments.

Key Responsibilities

Core Bookkeeping Duties

• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for clients spanning various industries, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Maintain general ledgers with precision, handling journal entries, account reconciliations, and data integrity.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow analyses.

Reconciliations and Transaction Management

• Perform meticulous bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations to uphold financial accuracy.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes efficiently.
• Handle accruals, prepaids, depreciation entries, and payroll processing with reconciliations.

Compliance and Client Support

• Prepare tax-ready financials and assist CPAs during busy tax season.
• Prepare and file 1099 forms while supporting compliance reporting requirements.
• Engage directly with clients to resolve discrepancies, answer queries, and foster strong relationships.
• Maintain organized, documented client files and contribute to firm-wide process improvements.

These responsibilities highlight the breadth of this Senior Bookkeeper role, offering variety and impact in a collaborative team setting.

Required Qualifications

To succeed as a Senior Bookkeeper at this Westwood firm, candidates must bring proven expertise. Key qualifications include a minimum of 5 years in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in an accounting firm or professional services. Deep knowledge of accrual accounting principles is essential, alongside proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and familiarity with other software. Advanced reconciliation skills for banks and balance sheets, coupled with strong Excel abilities (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables), are non-negotiable. Experience managing multiple clients, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and superior communication—both written and verbal—are required. If you're a Los Angeles-based bookkeeping professional ready to elevate your career, apply now through Robert Half.

Why Join Us

Choosing this Senior Bookkeeper role means partnering with Robert Half for unparalleled career support in Los Angeles' competitive job market. Enjoy a prime Westwood location, flexible contract-to-hire structure, and pay reflecting your expertise ($38-48/hr). Benefit from working in a supportive accounting firm with diverse clients, opportunities for process innovation, and direct CPA collaboration. This position offers stability, growth potential, and the chance to make a tangible difference in client financial health. Robert Half provides expert recruitment, interview prep, and ongoing guidance. Don't miss this Senior Bookkeeper opportunity in Los Angeles, CA—apply today and advance your accounting career!

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