Senior Accountant (Assistant Business Manager)

Overview

A fast-growing business management firm specializing in financial services for musicians, songwriters, and producers is seeking a Senior Accountant (Assistant Business Manager) to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative accounting solutions tailored to the creative industry.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and manage ongoing client relationships.
• Address client inquiries, financial emergencies, and daily needs.
• Lead accounting and finance projects, including closing books quickly and accurately.
• Clean up problem accounts and prepare review-ready workpapers.
• Develop and implement innovative processes to improve client services.
• Adopt and train the team on new technology and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• 4-6 years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting at a regional or larger CPA firm.
• Strong technical accounting skills: debits and credits, reconciliations, account clean-up, and fast, accurate close.
• Ability to produce review-ready workpapers with minimal oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to clearly explain complex issues.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently.
• Reside in the Los Angeles area to accommodate occasional local travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.
• Background in entertainment business management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 per year.
• Annual target bonus of 10% for all salaried employees.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 10 sick days per year.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Location

• This is a local-remote position based in Los Angeles, California, with infrequent local travel required. This is not a hybrid role; remote work is expected within the Los Angeles area.