Accountant

GHJ
Columbus, GA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with a background in general ledger accounting working in real estate or property management.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of accounting experience and a background in real estate or property management
    — “Experience with property management or real estate accounting is a plus”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative, team-oriented settings and enjoy supporting audit and compliance work
    — “Collaborative, team-oriented work environment”
  • Individuals with strong technical accounting skills and a desire to strengthen their financial reporting abilities
    — “Opportunity to strengthen technical accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities”

Things to consider

  • Candidates should be prepared to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail
    — “Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with GAAP and general ledger accounting on your resume
    — “Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software and Excel during interviews
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software”
  • Emphasize past contributions to improving accounting processes or reporting efficiency
    — “Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial statements
  • timely close processes
Typical background
accounting experiencefinancial reporting

Skills & requirements

Required

GAAPFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationFinancial Analysis

Preferred

Property Management Accounting

Stack & domain

GAAPGeneral Ledger AccountingFinancial ReportingJournal EntriesReconciliationsMonth-end CloseMicrosoft ExcelAccounting SoftwareAnalyticalOrganizationalProblem-solvingAttention To DetailAccountingFinance

About the role

Original posting from GHJ via Lever

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.

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Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

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Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.

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Perform bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.

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Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processing.

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Research accounting discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.

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Analyze financial activity and assist with variance reporting.

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Support audit preparation, tax documentation, and compliance requirements.

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Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

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3+ years of accounting experience preferred.

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Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.

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Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

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Experience with property management or real estate accounting is a plus.

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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join?:

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Opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple accounting functions.

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Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

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Exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

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Opportunity to strengthen technical accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities.

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Source: GHJ careers (Lever)

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