Job Type

full time

Description

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 motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This fully onsite role will support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with month-end close, and help ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Perform bank and account reconciliations
Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
Analyze expense trends and variances
Maintain fixed asset schedules and prepaid expense tracking
Support external audit requests and documentation preparation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2+ years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP
Public accounting experience is a plus
CPA eligible or pursuing certification preferred
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

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Skills

reconciliationsgaapnetsuiteexcelfinancial reportinginternal controlsmonth end closeaccounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledgerfinancial statements

About GHJ

GHJ is a company based in Bakersfield, California, United States, with job postings primarily in sales roles. The company uses Lever as its applicant tracking system (ATS) and hosts its career page on Lever.