Staff Accountant
16 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionGHJ 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 OverviewWe 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 policiesQualifications, • 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