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.
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead its accounting team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the close process, developing staff, and working closely with financial leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee AP, AR, cash activity, payroll entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end reporting. The role combines team supervision with hands-on accounting and financial analysis, making it a strong opportunity for someone ready to take broader ownership of the accounting function.
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
Salary/Compensation: $100,000 annual equivalent
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Location
Santa Monica, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
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Communication Skillsunmatched
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Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Planningunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
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General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Income Statementsunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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Time Managementunmatched
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