Lead month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Support financial and management reporting, partner with Operations/FP&A and auditors, improve processes and internal controls, and assist with audits and ad hoc projects.
GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a fast-growing, consumer-focused company headquartered in Los Angeles who is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative and high-performing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a visible role with strong ownership, cross-functional exposure, and meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting and corporate accounting experience, thrives in a hands-on setting, and enjoys digging into the details while also improving processes.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Own key components of the month-end and year-end close process
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Perform flux and variance analysis across P&L and balance sheet accounts
- Support financial reporting and assist with management reporting packages
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and external auditors
- Assist with process improvements, documentation, and internal controls
- Support audit and ad hoc projects as needed
What They’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, inventory, or multi-entity environments is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
- CPA or CPA-track preferred
Why This Role?
- High-visibility position within a lean, collaborative team
- Strong ownership and autonomy
- Exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives
- Growth opportunity as the company continues to scale
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite/2 days remote
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