The Senior Associate will review client financials, manage month end close activities, prepare financial statements, and assist in advisory projects. They supervise CAAS Associates and interact with clients professionally.
GHJ is looking for a Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate
WHY we get up in the morning
At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.
WHAT we believe
We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.
HOW we succeed
We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).
Summary of Role:
We are seeking an Advisory Senior Associate for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team. The Senior Associate will be responsible for review of month end close deliverables for clients on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. The CAAS practice is part of GHJ’s larger Advisory practice, offering a broad exposure to forward thinking services, exciting clients and a rewarding professional environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Reviewing client financials, including bank and credit card reconciliations, invoicing, billing, treasury management, accounts payable, payroll processing, and expense reporting.
- Integrating data from secondary software (e.g., POS systems, payroll systems) into clients' GL software
- Performing month end closing activities
- Preparing journal entries and gathering respective support for review
- Managing competing deliverables and communicating accordingly with clients and internal team
- Reconciling account balances to supporting schedules
- Conducting investigation on variances
- Preparing work papers and drafting financial statements
- Researching and solving more complex accounting issues
- Identifying and anticipating roadblocks and working to provide solutions
- Writing management reports
- Assisting Managers and Partners with various advisory projects as needed, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and data analysis
- Supervising and assisting in training CAAS Associates
- Interacting with clients in a professional manner
What we need from you:
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Creative problem solver with a with a passion for helping clients
- Plans and presents well-organized work product
What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or similar related field with a desire to build practical experience in an advisory arena
- 3-4 years of experience in private or public accounting
- QuickBooks Online experience preferred
- Sage experience preferred
- Net Suite experience preferred
- Cost accounting experience preferred
- Understanding of accrual-basis accounting and GAAP
- Experience with drafting financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) in accordance with US GAAP
Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.
GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.
We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.
GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $81,500-$103,500.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.
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