Senior Accountant

Job description

GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a fast-growing, consumer-focused company headquartered in Los Angeles who is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative and high-performing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a visible role with strong ownership, cross-functional exposure, and meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting and corporate accounting experience, thrives in a hands-on setting, and enjoys digging into the details while also improving processes. ### What You'll Be Responsible For: - Own key components of the month-end and year-end close process - Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations - Perform flux and variance analysis across P&L and balance sheet accounts - Support financial reporting and assist with management reporting packages - Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and external auditors - Assist with process improvements, documentation, and internal controls - Support audit and ad hoc projects as needed ### What They’re Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience - Public accounting strongly preferred - Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting - Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, inventory, or multi-entity environments is a plus - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) - CPA or CPA-track preferred ### Why This Role? - High-visibility position within a lean, collaborative team - Strong ownership and autonomy - Exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives - Growth opportunity as the company continues to scale - Competitive compensation and benefits package - Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite/2 days remote