The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment. This person will also have opportunities to identify process improvements and contribute to greater efficiency across the accounting function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support financial reporting and month-end close activities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting schedules.
- Assist with billing and accounts receivable activities.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts.
- Assist with cash management and related accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.
- Research and resolve accounting and billing discrepancies.
- Manage multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines.
- Partner with members of the accounting team, leadership, and other professionals across the organization.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
- Learn and adapt to evolving accounting systems, technology, and business needs.
- Take on additional responsibilities as the position and organization continue to evolve.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field required.
- 4+ years of experience in accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
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).
