The Senior Accountant will oversee accounting functions, support month-end close processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and contribute to financial reporting.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This fully onsite role is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, supporting month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and contributing to financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to management
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Manage fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid accounts
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
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100 Bayview Cir STE 4300, Newport Beach, United States, 92660
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