Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to management
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Manage fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid accounts
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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).
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