GHJ
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
The Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the organization. This full-time position will manage general accounting activities including payables, receivables, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close. The role will also support annual audits, tax filings, budgeting processes, and internal controls. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with external auditors, the CPA firm, and department leaders to support organizational goals and financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and cash management. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy across all accounting functions. Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities. Coordinate with external auditors to support annual audit preparation and tax filings. Partner with leadership to support the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing budget-to-actual analysis. Monitor and report on cash flow, investments, and financial health of the organization. Manage and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books). Maintain documentation and audit readiness while ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize accounting workflows and financial integration. Provide guidance and training to staff on financial policies and accounting principles. Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger management. Experience in nonprofit, small business, or multi-entity environments preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks (required); familiarity with Zoho Books or similar tools preferred. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present financial data clearly. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
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Position Overview
The Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the organization. This full-time position will manage general accounting activities including payables, receivables, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close. The role will also support annual audits, tax filings, budgeting processes, and internal controls. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with external auditors, the CPA firm, and department leaders to support organizational goals and financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and cash management. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy across all accounting functions. Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities. Coordinate with external auditors to support annual audit preparation and tax filings. Partner with leadership to support the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing budget-to-actual analysis. Monitor and report on cash flow, investments, and financial health of the organization. Manage and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books). Maintain documentation and audit readiness while ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize accounting workflows and financial integration. Provide guidance and training to staff on financial policies and accounting principles. Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger management. Experience in nonprofit, small business, or multi-entity environments preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks (required); familiarity with Zoho Books or similar tools preferred. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present financial data clearly. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
#GHJSS #LI-SV1