Senior Accountant - Fast & Meticulous

Overview Lodestar Financials is hiring aSenior Accountant– a high-performing accounting professional who thrives on volume, precision, and consistency. This role is built for someone who can maintain a heavy client workload without sacrificing clarity, accuracy, or speed! This person must have a friendly and fun presence, ready to engage with our clients in a professional manner. About You We’re looking for an experienced accountant who values clean books, structured processes, and getting the job done right—over and over again. • Are you energized by a high-volume workload and the satisfaction of crossing everything off the checklist? • Do you consistently outperform your peers in terms of speed, quality, and focus? • Do you love the routine of monthly close and the structure of repeatable, high-precision work? • Do you feel confident producing GAAP-compliant financials without needing constant oversight? • Can you bring calm, order, and clarity to a wide range of client accounting files? • Are you looking for a team that rewards reliability, efficiency, and independent execution? About the Job As aSenior Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the hands-on execution of month-end close processes across multiple client accounts. You’ll be expected to lead client meetings and will be the person the team counts on to deliver clean financials on time, every time. Your ability to process work quickly, accurately, and consistently is what makes you exceptional. AtLodestar, our clients expect rigor—and that means hiring people who take pride in delivering financials that are both right and ready. Please complete this quick two-question Culture Index survey when you apply. It helps us see how you’ll fit with the Lodestar Financials team. Just copy and paste the link into your browser. https://go.cultureindex.com/p/wOQnqFbdoKJN Responsibilities • Host client-facing review meetings and offer strategic financial guidance • Execute full-cycle month-end close across multiple client files, from reconciliations to reporting • Monitor due dates and deliverables using Keeper, ensuring all steps of close are met on schedule • Maintain clean and consistent general ledgers by coding all transactions in QBO • Build and update custom client charts of accounts based on Lodestar’s proprietary framework • Prepare and document all necessary balance sheet reconciliations and support schedules • Enter and manage journal entries for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, loans, and payroll allocations • Ensure QBO bank feeds are up-to-date and that all entries have appropriate supporting documentation Requirements/Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field • 7+ years of accounting experience (multi-client or outsourced accounting preferred) • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close procedures • Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of accounting work with speed and accuracy • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.) • Highly organized and consistent in documentation, naming conventions, and workpaper management • Able to follow detailed SOPs while identifying and flagging areas for potential process improvement About Lodestar Financials Lodestar Financialsis a premier client accounting services firm offering outsourced accounting & finance and fractional accounting leadership. Our team of professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional results with the rigor and discipline of the “BIG 4” public accounting firms. AtLodestar Financials, we believe that exceptional accounting is more than just numbers—it’s about delivering peace of mind. Our collaborative team of professionals is committed to helping growth-minded entrepreneurs gain financial clarity, make confident decisions, and achieve sustainable growth. Please check us out online atwww.lodestarfinancials.com We currently operate out of Kiln - Rancho Bernardo. This is a brand new, vibrant co-work space). https://kiln.com/communities/rancho-bernardo/ Lodestar Financialsis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Referral program Work Location: In person