Role and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the preparation of all external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, earnings releases, proxy statements, and other required SEC filings to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Assists in preparing the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, Earnings Per Share calculations, and other related financial disclosures.
- Coordinates the information-gathering process across departments and liaises with external auditors.
- Reviews XBRL interactive data files to ensure compliance with SEC filing requirements.
- Researches and documents technical accounting matters as they arise and prepares related journal entries for complex transactions.
- Analyzes and interprets new accounting standards and SEC regulations, providing guidance on appropriate accounting treatment for business transactions.
- Monitors new disclosure requirements and FASB updates, collaborating with auditors to ensure proper implementation.
- Develops and refines accounting policies and procedures to maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Plays a key role in the implementation of SOX controls, including drafting and maintaining internal documentation and coordinating with internal auditors.
- Oversees stock compensation accounting and administration, including valuation and expense calculation for stock options and ESPP, and manages related disclosure requirements.
- Coordinates Disclosure Committee meetings and manages the SOX Section 302 and 906 sub-certification processes.
- Completes special projects and performs additional duties as needed.
Experience, Education, and Specialized Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA designation is mandatory.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years with a Big Four public accounting firm and 2 years in an industry role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative and flexible, with a willingness to assist across various areas of accounting.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with SAP, Shareworks, and Workiva is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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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).
