Accountant
- Location
- Columbus, GA
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $65,000 – $73,000 / year-salary
About the job
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.
Key Responsibilities •
Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
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Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
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Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
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Perform bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
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Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processing.
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Research accounting discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.
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Analyze financial activity and assist with variance reporting.
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Support audit preparation, tax documentation, and compliance requirements.
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Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Qualifications •
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
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3+ years of accounting experience preferred.
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Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
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Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
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Experience with property management or real estate accounting is a plus.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why Join? •
Opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple accounting functions.
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Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
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Exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.
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Opportunity to strengthen technical accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities.
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From GHJ's careers page (Lever), checked 12 Nov 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on ghjadvisors.com. It opens GHJ's own application form in a new tab, run on Lever.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- GHJ will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 12 Nov 2026 · checked 12 Nov 2026 · Report this job