Senior Accountant

About this role

Senior Accountant

Company: Congregate Connect
Location: Paramount, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Position Overview

Congregate Connect is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Accountant to oversee and lead the company’s accounting, financial reporting, payroll coordination, and accounting operations. This position is ideal for a college-educated accounting or finance professional who has the ability to manage day-to-day accounting functions while also building systems, developing staff, and growing an accounting department as the company continues to expand.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto, and must have the leadership ability to recruit, train, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, payroll support, and month-end close.
• Manage and improve the company’s accounting systems and workflows using **QuickBooks**, **Bill.com**, and **Gusto**.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for ownership and executive leadership.
• Build, train, supervise, and develop an internal accounting team.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review cash flow, expenses, payroll reports, vendor payments, and financial statements.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, payroll providers, and banking partners.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting, payroll, tax, and business reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improv...