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Accounting Manager

Location
Santa Monica, CA
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Contract

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

  • Supervise and delegate responsibilities across the accounting team
  • Lead month-end and year-end close and ensure reporting deadlines are met
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and related reconciliations
  • Review balance sheet and income statement activity with the Corporate Controller
  • Prepare financial analysis and special reporting for management
  • Oversee ACH payments, wire transfers, and cash activity
  • Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting entries
  • Support annual budgeting and financial planning
  • Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for the external tax accounting firm
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong hands-on accounting experience with knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting
  • Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems; QuickBooks experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach

Why Join?

  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for a long-term position
  • Broad ownership across accounting operations and financial reporting
  • Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team
  • Direct partnership with the Corporate Controller and exposure to financial planning and analysis

Salary/Compensation: $100,000 annual equivalent

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From GHJ's careers page (Lever), checked 29 Oct 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on ghjadvisors.com. It opens GHJ's own application form in a new tab, run on Lever.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. GHJ will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Posted 24 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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