Accounting Manager

@ GHJ
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Accounting Manager

Santa Monica, CA
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About the job

GHJ Search and Staffing is part of a national accounting firm. The role involves supervising accounting tasks, managing staff, and working closely with financial leadership for accurate reporting and process improvements.

Requirements

  • Strong accounting experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Financial reporting knowledge
  • Team management skills
  • Proficiency with accounting systems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Experience with AP, AR, ledgers
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills

Full job 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.

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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