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GL Accountant

carson, CA

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Job description

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.

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a GL Accountant to join its finance team and provide hands-on support across general ledger accounting and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to expand their experience in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment with the potential to grow into a long-term role.

The GL Accountant will be responsible for general ledger and financial reporting for assigned units, with significant involvement in month-end close, reconciliations, grant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. This position also serves as a key finance resource to operational teams, providing guidance and helping resolve day-to-day accounting questions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, including intercompany activity

Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and financial reports

Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

Review AP and cash receipt activity for proper general ledger coding

Coordinate grant revenue recognition, accruals, billing, and reporting

Analyze financial results and investigate budget variances

Assist with annual budgeting and internal and external audit schedules

Partner with operational teams to resolve accounting and reporting questions

Support capital project tracking and other accounting projects as needed

Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a concentration or significant coursework in Accounting

3-5+ years of accounting experience with strong general ledger experience

Strong Excel skills

Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow

Why Join? Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth

Collaborative environment with an emphasis on training and development

Broad exposure to general ledger accounting, grants, budgeting, financial reporting, and audit support

Opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization

Compensation: Up to $37/hour

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Worksite address

carson, CA, 90749, US

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