Accounting Manager

GHJSanta Monica, CaliforniaOn-siteContractListed 23 hours 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

- Supervise and delegate responsibilities across the accounting team

- Lead month-end and year-end close and ensure reporting deadlines are met

- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and related reconciliations

- Review balance sheet and income statement activity with the Corporate Controller

- Prepare financial analysis and special reporting for management

- Oversee ACH payments, wire transfers, and cash activity

- Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting entries

- Support annual budgeting and financial planning

- Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for the external tax accounting firm

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

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

- Strong hands-on accounting experience with knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting

- Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems; QuickBooks experience preferred

- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach

Why Join?

- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for a long-term position

- Broad ownership across accounting operations and financial reporting

- Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team

- Direct partnership with the Corporate Controller and exposure to financial planning and analysis