Senior Accountant

GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with a growing, established organization in West Los Angeles seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, wants broader exposure, and is interested in working closely with senior finance leadership.

The Senior Accountant will support a variety of accounting and reporting activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and closing entries
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Maintain and review general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Support client billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and related calculations
• Review accounts payable activity and support payment processing
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with annual audit and tax requests
• Perform financial analysis and ad hoc reporting
• Research accounting matters as needed
• Document and improve accounting procedures, reports, and internal processes
• Partner with the Controller and other members of the finance team on ongoing initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment

Preferred Experience:

• Public accounting/audit experience or a combination of public and corporate accounting
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation
• Experience with NetSuite or another large ERP
• Financial services or other complex corporate accounting experience
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting, or systems