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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for management review
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules
• Monitor and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment