Staff Accountant
GHJ Search and Staffing · Newport Beach, CA · 2 days ago
HybridAccounting$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
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 a Staff Accountant to join its General Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience across the month-end close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting while working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. The Staff Accountant will support key accounting functions including month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support. This role offers broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting and provides opportunities to develop technical skills while partnering with teams across the organization. Key Responsibilities Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliationsManage assigned balance sheet and income statement accountsPrepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations, including prepaid accounts and bank reconciliationsSupport expense reporting and purchase requisition processesAssist with accounts payable activities as neededParticipate in year-end audit preparation and special projectsHelp improve accounting processes and support accurate financial reporting Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2–3 years of progressive accounting experienceStrong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accountingAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting softwareExperience with Concur, Great Plains, or Business Central preferredStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skills Why Join? Opportunity to gain broad accounting experience in a collaborative environmentHybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and flexibilitySupportive culture that encourages professional development and career growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package $65,000 - $75,000 a year #GHJSS We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.