GHJ is looking for a Senior Accountant
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:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting workstreams and independently executing significant portions of the firm's accounting operations and financial close process. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, producing accurate financial information, and partnering across the Firm to support operational excellence.
The successful candidate is a strong accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, enjoys improving processes, and consistently delivers high-quality results. We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces technology, and wants to build a modern Finance organization.
You will be responsible for:
- Own assigned areas of the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and fluctuation analysis.
- Independently lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
- Perform daily and monthly bank transaction matching, cash reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items proactively.
- Perform Accounts Receivable and Client Billing activities, including invoice preparation, cash collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and resolving customer billing inquiries.
- Support Accounts Payable operations, including vendor invoice processing, payment execution, prepaid and accrued expense account reconciliations, and resolving invoice and payment issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, increase automation, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, and cross-functional projects that improve the scalability and effectiveness of the Finance organization.
- Review work prepared by offshore team members, provide timely coaching and constructive feedback, and help ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely accounting deliverables.
- Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance analyses, and automate routine work while maintaining professional judgment, accuracy, and accountability.
What we need from you:
- Ability to apply U.S. GAAP and firm accounting policies to day-to-day accounting operations and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives.
- A disciplined, timeline-driven approach to planning and execution, with the initiative to work independently, take ownership, and consistently drive work to successful completion.
- A builder's mindset—we're looking for builders, not just operators. You naturally challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes, and help build scalable accounting operations that support the Firm's continued growth.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a commitment to accuracy, high-quality work, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement.
- A growth mindset with the ability to responsibly leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity while applying sound professional judgment.
- A collaborative approach to partnering with teammates and business stakeholders while demonstrating leadership through expertise, initiative, and influence.
What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related business discipline. Master's degree is a plus.
- CPA license preferred.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Combination of public accounting and private industry accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
- Experience owning full-cycle accounting responsibilities across multiple general ledger areas, including client billing, Accounts Receivable and cash collections, Accounts Payable, and other core accounting operations.
- Experience partnering with offshore accounting teams by reviewing work, providing coaching and feedback, and coordinating across time zones
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, and financial data analysis.
- Strong proficiency with financial systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, AvidXchange, Concur, BlackLine, or similar ERP platforms.
- Proven experience using AI-enabled tools to enhance accounting, financial analysis, project management, and operational efficiency.
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: $95,000 - $105,000.
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, Finance, Business Administration, or a related business discipline
- CPA license
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Combination of public accounting and private industry accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and accounting operations
- Full-cycle accounting experience across general ledger areas, client billing, accounts receivable, cash collections, accounts payable, and core accounting operations
- Experience partnering with offshore accounting teams, reviewing work, coaching, providing feedback, and coordinating across time zones
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, and financial data analysis
- Strong proficiency with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, AvidXchange, Concur, BlackLine, or similar ERP platforms
- Proven experience using AI-enabled tools to enhance accounting, financial analysis, project management, and operational efficiency
- Ability to apply U.S. GAAP and firm accounting policies while exercising sound professional judgment
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, collaboration, and process-improvement skills
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).
