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Senior Accountant

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

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Senior Accountant to oversee close processes, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting for a fast-paced office in Long Beach, CA.

About this role

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

    • Skills

    Account ReconciliationsAccruals And Prepaid AccountsAdvanced Excel (pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)Analytical SkillsBudgeting And ForecastingClose ProcessesERP Systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)Excellent CommunicationExternal Audits CoordinationFinancial ReportingFinancial Statements PreparationFixed Assets ManagementGAAPGeneral Ledger AnalysisJournal EntriesProcess Improvement

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