GHJ

Accountant

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Los Angeles, CA

In-Office

70K-90K Annually

Junior

Financial Services

The Role

The Accountant will manage general ledger functions, prepare financial reports, assist with accounting functions, and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Summary Generated by Built In

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Pasadena, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to join our growing team in Pasadena. This role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and assisting with month-end close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries and reconciliations

Prepare and maintain financial reports and records in compliance with GAAP

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and other financial statements

Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis

Help with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures

Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

2+ years of professional accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems)

Strong understanding of GAAP and basic financial principles

High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Top Skills

Erp Systems

Excel

NetSuite

Quickbooks

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles, CA

997 Employees

Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.

GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide.

Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).