Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate

GHJ • San Jose, CA

8d • $81,500 - $103,500

About The Position

GHJ is looking for a Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate. At GHJ, we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future. We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future. We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success). We are seeking an Advisory Senior Associate for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team. The Senior Associate will be responsible for review of month end close deliverables for clients on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. The CAAS practice is part of GHJ’s larger Advisory practice, offering a broad exposure to forward thinking services, exciting clients and a rewarding professional environment.

Requirements

• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Creative problem solver with a with a passion for helping clients
• Plans and presents well-organized work product
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or similar related field with a desire to build practical experience in an advisory arena
• 3-4 years of experience in private or public accounting
• Understanding of accrual-basis accounting and GAAP
• Experience with drafting financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) in accordance with US GAAP

Nice To Haves

• QuickBooks Online experience preferred
• Sage experience preferred
• Net Suite experience preferred
• Cost accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviewing client financials, including bank and credit card reconciliations, invoicing, billing, treasury management, accounts payable, payroll processing, and expense reporting.
• Integrating data from secondary software (e.g., POS systems, payroll systems) into clients' GL software
• Performing month end closing activities
• Preparing journal entries and gathering respective support for review
• Managing competing deliverables and communicating accordingly with clients and internal team
• Reconciling account balances to supporting schedules
• Conducting investigation on variances
• Preparing work papers and drafting financial statements
• Researching and solving more complex accounting issues
• Identifying and anticipating roadblocks and working to provide solutions
• Writing management reports
• Assisting Managers and Partners with various advisory projects as needed, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and data analysis
• Supervising and assisting in training CAAS Associates
• Interacting with clients in a professional manner

Benefits

• GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $81,500-$103,500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level