Senior Accountant

GHJ • Bachelor's Degree • Microsoft Excel • 6 months ago
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$90k – $110k per year
Location
In office (Los Angeles)
Seniority
Senior · 4+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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GHJ

GHJ is a national advisory, tax, and accounting firm that provides specialized financial consulting and audit services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the organization serves high-growth entrepreneurial businesses, entertainment clients, media companies, and nonprofit entities across the United States. Through its network connections and client-focused solutions, the firm assists organizations with strategic growth, transaction advisory, and complex financial management.
ghjadvisors.com • HQ: Los Angeles, United States • Commerce • Financial Services • Professional Services • Nonprofits & Foundations • Audit • Marketplaces • 201-500 employees • Est. 1953

Position Overview

A reputable law firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This fully onsite role will oversee general accounting functions, support month-end close, manage trust accounting compliance, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in professional services or legal environments and understands the nuances of law firm accounting, including client trust accounts and partner distributions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Close
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
  • Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports
  • Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to firm leadership
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and firm accounting policies
  • Trust & Legal Accounting
  • Oversee client trust (IOLTA) accounts and ensure compliance with State Bar regulations
  • Reconcile trust accounts and monitor client retainers
  • Coordinate billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes
  • Assist with contingency fee and matter-based accounting as applicable
  • Operational Accounting
  • Manage fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses
  • Support accounts payable and payroll processing
  • Assist with partner compensation calculations and distributions
  • Maintain internal controls and recommend process improvements
  • Audit & Compliance
  • Support annual audit and tax preparation processes
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
  • Maintain proper documentation and accounting records

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of trust accounting and IOLTA compliance preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
  • Proficiency in accounting systems (Elite, Aderant, or similar legal billing software preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills
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