Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

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.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a well-established, multi-entity company in the luxury furnishings and interior design space. They've been a leader in the industry for over 70 years and continue to grow!

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and perform detailed account analysis and reconciliations.
• Maintain and track fixed asset purchases, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and reconcile intercompany balances prior to month-end close.
• Prepare and file monthly tax forms with appropriate government agencies, ensuring compliance with all filing deadlines.
• Coordinate and file annual Forms 1099 and 1095.
• Conduct quarterly physical inventory counts and reconcile results to the general ledger.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for year-end audits.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the department as needed.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and CFO with special projects and other ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with a solid understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and familiar with accounting systems and processes.
• Experience managing projects and meeting tight deadlines is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with government filings (such as Form 571-L) is highly desirable.

$70,000 - $85,000 a year