Our client is a well-established, global organization specializing in large-scale events, trade shows, and industry exhibitions across North America and international markets. With a strong reputation and decades of success, the company is continuing to expand and invest in operational improvements.
They are currently undergoing a major systems transformation, transitioning from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to SAP, creating an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact.
Position OverviewOur client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support full-cycle accounting operations. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and assisting with analysis across multiple entities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong corporate accounting background who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and values stability.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant- Maintain and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Prepare and analyze monthly and periodic financial reports
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and post journal entries
- Handle monthly bank reconciliations
- Manage intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
- Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and expense accounting
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Maintain accrual and prepaid schedules
- Calculate foreign exchange gains/losses and post exchange rate adjustments
- Liaise with U.S. and Canadian tax preparers and authorities
- Support annual audit processes and provide required documentation
- Assist with project-based reconciliations and reporting tied to revenue-generating events
- Participate in system transition efforts (Dynamics GP to SAP) and process improvements
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and full-cycle accounting
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) required; SAP experience highly preferred
- Corporate accounting background highly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a sense of urgency
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated career stability (no frequent job changes)
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous PTO: starting at 20 days, increasing with tenure
- Up to 12 paid holidays annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity leave benefits
- Opportunity to play a key role in a major ERP (SAP) implementation
- Stable, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment
- Hybrid schedule!
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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).
