Staff Accountant

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This fully onsite role will support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with month-end close, and help ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a collaborative environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
• Analyze expense trends and variances
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and prepaid expense tracking
• Support external audit requests and documentation preparation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• CPA eligible or pursuing certification preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

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