The Role
Join a growing law firm as a Senior Accountant responsible for month-end and year-end close, journal entries, fixed-asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, audit support, and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
Summary Generated by Built In
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Overview:
We are partnering with a growing law firm in West Hollywood that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and account reclassifications.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
- Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to support management reporting and decision-making.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and related accounting records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial data accuracy.
- Assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing supporting schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- 4+ years of related accounting experience
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- 4+ years of related accounting experience
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
- Ability to prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedule management experience
- Experience performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Experience supporting internal and external audits and preparing schedules/documentation
- Experience recommending and implementing improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls
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