Senior Accountant
Posted:
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Index Requested on:
06/18/2026 19:54:08
Indexed on:
06/18/2026 19:54:08
Location:
Irvine, CA, 92602, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Discovery Behavioral Health is hiring!
Description:
Position Summary: Reporting to Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Company's financial records, including preparation, entry and/or review of appropriate general ledger entries and reconciliations, maintenance of the general ledger system, and assistance with preparing and reviewing financial statements. This role will require a self-motivated, positive, collaborative individual with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities. The candidate will also prepare various analyses to support external audit and reporting requirements, and other ad hoc management reporting/projects as needed.
Essential Job Functions: - Management of monthly closing process including ensuring month-end close schedule tasks are completed accurately and timely.
- Reviewing month-end tasks performed by other Accountants and A/P staff for completeness and accuracy, and preparation and posting of month-end journal entries as part of the closing cycle.
- Analysis of Income Statement(s) to include review of amounts recorded in the general ledger to ensure adherence to GAAP and completeness of financial activity.
- Provide financial support to business units and prepare monthly financial packages with monthly reporting and variance analysis including explanation for variances from budget and prior periods.
- Reconcile and analyze accounts to include preparation of reconciliations that support/control financial statement accounts.
- Must be able to identify issues and raise them to the attention of accounting management in a timely manner.
- Identify process improvements and assist with creating and implementing policies and procedures for internal controls
- Research accounting treatment to validate accounting transactions
- Help ensure timely and quality compliance for lender reporting, 1099 reporting, sales & use tax and any other compliance or other external reporting as required.
- Act as a backup to accounting duties performed by other accounting department staff
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments, including obtaining timely information for various projects
- Support ongoing expansion of the business, including matters associated with geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
- Monthly review of prepaids, accruals, and posting of month end information; ensure accuracy of revenues, payables, prepaids, expenses and accruals within financial statements.
- Understanding of multi-entity accounting with intercompany adjustments
- Other duties as assigned
Core Competencies: - Proficient in MS Office applications, which include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to build and sustain trusting relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhering to ethical standards.
- Actively offering assistance to team members when needed and celebrating team achievements collectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community-based organizations, patients, families, vendors, and other resources to promote client services, care, education, and advocacy.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in accounting/accounting related field of study
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience working in the accounting field. Experience can be a combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
- Experience with accounting in a medical practice management highly desired
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Ability to think independently and to present information in a conceptual and persuasive manner
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to provide clear, concise and timely communications on critical issues
- Ability to interact and work well with others
Employment Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: Pay Range: $ 27.50-36.00 per hour
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