Senior Accountant

GHJ; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ in West Hollywood is looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing law firm. The role involves managing month-end and year-end close activities, preparing financial statements, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 4+ years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Proven ability to analyze financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and track depreciation schedules.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Balance sheet reconciliation

Accounting procedures improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

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.

Overview

We are partnering with a growing law firm in West Hollywood that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and account reclassifications.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to support management reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and related accounting records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial data accuracy.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing supporting schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 4+ years of related accounting experience