Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate

GHJ • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

GHJ is looking for a Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Associate. 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. The Senior Associate will be responsible for review of month end close deliverables for clients on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.

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.

What This Job Offers

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