# GL Accountant at GHJ

GL Accountant at GHJ in Carson, CA. On-site. Posted September 22, 2026.

- Company: GHJ
- Location: Carson, CA
- Workplace: On-site
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/9a78477d-09e3-4aec-b2b1-311c33970f0d/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/gl-accountant-ghj-wpmz3k

## Requirements

- 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

## 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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