Senior Accountant

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.
Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This fully onsite role is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, supporting month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and contributing to financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Manage fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid accounts
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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