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Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate

Los AngelesHybridFull-time

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Senior Associate for GHJ's CAAS practice. Responsible for reviewing month-end close deliverables, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and supporting advisory projects for client organizations.

About this role

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

    • Skills

    Accounts PayableAccrual AccountingBank ReconciliationsBillingBudgetingCredit Card ReconciliationsData AnalysisData Integration From POS/payroll SystemsExcelExpense ReportingFinancial ModellingFinancial Statement DraftingForecastingGAAPInvoicingJournal EntriesManagement ReportingMonth-end CloseNetSuitePayroll ProcessingQuickBooks OnlineSageTreasury ManagementVariance InvestigationWord

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