The Staff Accountant will handle daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and support audit requests.
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 motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This fully onsite role will support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with month-end close, and help ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Perform bank and account reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
- Analyze expense trends and variances
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and prepaid expense tracking
- Support external audit requests and documentation preparation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- CPA eligible or pursuing certification preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational 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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