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Accounting Manager

GHJ

Job Location:

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 100000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. GHJs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clients needs attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead its accounting team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the close process developing staff and working closely with financial leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller the Accounting Manager will oversee AP AR cash activity payroll entries reconciliations and month-end and year-end reporting. The role combines team supervision with hands-on accounting and financial analysis making it a strong opportunity for someone ready to take broader ownership of the accounting function.

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

Bachelors 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: $100000 annual equivalent

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Required Experience:

Manager

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