Staff Accountant

GHJEssex, MarylandOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

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.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities and locations

- Prepare journal entries, accruals, corrections, and recurring entries

- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

- Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting

- Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations

- Investigate discrepancies and assist with inventory and cost-of-sales accounting

- Support AP, AR, audit preparation, and tax compliance activities

- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

- Partner with branch and operational teams to resolve accounting questions

- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and automation

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered

- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience

- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions

- Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience preferred

- Heavy equipment, construction equipment, trucking, automotive, or dealership accounting experience strongly preferred

- Experience with ERP or dealership management systems is a plus

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why Join?

- Broad accounting exposure across a complex, multi-location business

- Opportunity to work directly with the Controller and expand technical accounting skills

- Exposure to multiple business lines, including equipment sales, rental, parts, and service

- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and grow within the accounting function