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Title: Senior Accountant Location: Riverside United States Job Description: Position Summary: We're looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance/accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about scaling accounting operations in a growing organization. You will play a key role in driving timely and accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting audit readiness, with a primary focus on month-end close and technical accounting execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses. Assist with annual financial audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation. Independently provide solutions to scale month-end close for improved controls and efficiencies Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure we've received the necessary information for timely processing of the close Partner with FP&A and AP to ensure proper expense allocation to budget Participate in system improvements, automation projects, and ad hoc reporting as needed Assist with integration of acquisitions, including opening balance sheet reviews and purchase accounting entries. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. 3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or a high-growth environment. CPA license required. Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger accounting. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts. Experience with accounting systems, NetSuite and Ramp preferred. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accountability. Professional communication and collaboration skills. Strong time management and prioritization. Continuous improvement mindset. Schedule/Locations: Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST Remote: Eligible to candidates residing in PST time zone About First Legal: We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law. First Legal is the first truly comprehensive File Thru Trial solutions firm. With over 17 offices across the United States, First Legal has been serving thousands of law firms and corporations for more than 30 years across our six divisions - Court & Process, Depositions, Discovery, Records, Digital and Investigations. Our success comes through our company culture of innovation and trust, commitment to quality service, and depth of industry knowledge. Our mission is to be the most dependable and trusted business partner for our clients by serving every aspect of the litigation workflow. First Legal partners with our clients on a national basis to achieve the most efficient litigation solutions for the betterment of our clients. Apply To this Job .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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