GHJ

Accounting Lead

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El Segundo, CA

Hybrid

100K-145K Annually

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Accounting Lead oversees daily accounting operations, manages financial reporting, ensures compliance with GAAP, and mentors team members while enhancing ERP utilization.

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Lead to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys strengthening processes, collaborating across teams, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Manage and review AP/AR, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost allocations

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal controls, identifying and implementing process improvements

• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to support business decisions and financial transparency

• Mentor and develop accounting team members, delegating tasks effectively while providing guidance

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic planning

• Drive ERP utilization and enhancements to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match of 3%

• Company paid parking

• Paid time off, holidays, and additional wellness benefits

• Career growth opportunities in a stable, industry-leading organization

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Top Skills

Erp Systems (Sap

Excel

Financial Reporting Tools

Gaap

Oracle)

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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).