GHJ is looking for an Audit Senior Associate
WHY we get up in the morning
At GHJ, we foster a flexible, entrepreneurial environment so our people achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our success is driven by retaining the best, diverse talent. We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.
WHAT we believe
GHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.
THRIVING On Our Own Terms
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, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.
Summary of Role:
At GHJ, we focus on helping forward-thinking, entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services designed to help companies with compliance, reporting and strategic planning. We provide our clients with the added bonus of having access to industry resources and benchmarking that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through our events, blogs and publications. Our team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of our clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence. We are looking for employees that are more than just auditors, but strive to be true advisors and collaborators with our clients. Most importantly, GHJ is looking for auditors to join our team who want to #BeMore. With our commitment to anytime/anywhere work, our support of flexible work environments and our passion for health and wellness, our Firm wants people who live their best lives, for themselves, their family and GHJ and its clients.
You will be responsible for:
- Audit Senior Associates perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. They often lead one or more associates, instruct them on work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Senior Associates are required to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters.
- Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager, senior manager, principal, or partner.
- Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
- Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
- Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
- Directs and instructs assistants, seniors, staff, and interns, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
- Determines the extent of test-checking required in an audit and selects the transactions to be tested.
- Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters.
- Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a partner; writes comments for management letters.
- Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or partners is kept to a minimum.
- “In-charge” of audits, reviews, or compilations; responsible for all stages of the engagement—planning, fieldwork and wrap-up.
- Prepares financial statements and apply areas of GAAP.
- Makes suggestions to improve client processes and accounting procedures.
- Responsible for training and supervising Associates.
- Prepares staff evaluation reports for the review and approval of manager and partner.
- Document, validate, develop tests and assess various control systems.
- Although client assignments will be diversified, the majority of the engagements will be with organizations in the nonprofit niche, including single audits and compliance testing. Prior experience with compliance audits and governmentally funded nonprofit organizations preferred.
- Such other duties as may be assigned.
What we need from you:
- Excellent written and oral skills.
- Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
- Experience in waste and recycling is a plus.
What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent.
- Either hold a current and valid CPA license or working towards obtaining the license.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks.
Seven decades, one enduring focus: our people and our clients.
GHJ is a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm that partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations to deliver clarity and confidence. Since 1953, GHJ has combined deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.
GHJ is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 25+ partners, the Firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit.
GHJ is a top-ranking firm in the U.S. and member of HLB International. Through this global network, GHJ offers seamless access to resources in over 150 countries while remaining fiercely focused on client success.
GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,000 - $102,700.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent
- Current and valid CPA license or working towards obtaining it
- At least three years' experience in public accounting
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).
