Part-Time Senior Accountant

About the Role

We’re partnering with a dynamic, project-based business seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant to step in and bring structure, accuracy, and consistency to their financial operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who’s comfortable wearing multiple hats, digging into details, and helping clean up and maintain books that have fallen behind.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations
• Maintain and update project budgets in Google Sheets
• Transition budgets from placeholder to active event tracking
• Manage and clean up QuickBooks Desktop (currently behind since January)
• Process payroll and oversee employee/vendor payments
• Ensure all bills and vendor payments are completed within 7 business days post-event
• Track cash flow (cash basis) alongside accrual-based project budgets
• Maintain payment rosters and ensure accurate income coding per project
• Administer 401(k), workers’ compensation, and healthcare (Kaiser)
• Serve as point of contact for ADP and EDD
• Keep HR policies and contracts current and compliant
• Oversee monthly retainer tracking and budgeting for ongoing events
• Potentially support personal accounting for the CEO (gradual transition due to sensitivity)

What We’re Looking For

• 8–10+ years of accounting experience (ideally in small to mid-sized businesses)
• Strong QuickBooks Desktop experience
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting independently
• Based in the Los Angeles area and available for onsite work (once a week)
• A seasoned professional who understands the nuances of running a business financially
• *************LOS ANGELES CANDIDATES ONLY *************

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.