Job Overview

Job Type

Temp to Hire

Pay

Salary/Compensation: $100,000 annual equivalent

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Job description

Salary:: USD 100,000 per year
Location:: Santa Monica, CA, United States
Work arrangement:: On-site

Role Summary

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.

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

Requirements

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

About the Company

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

Role:: Accounting Manager
Job Type:: Temp to Hire

Company profile

Ghj

ghjadvisors.com

GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.