Full-Time

Staff Accountant

Posted on 10/1/2025

GHJ

GHJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Accounting and advisory for nonprofit sectors

Compensation Overview

$65k - $75k/yr

Santa Monica, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of nonprofit accounting experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Assist with grant reporting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
  • Prepare journal entries, financial statements, and audit schedules.
  • Collaborate with program managers to provide financial insight and support.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices.

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm focused on nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness companies. It provides audit, tax, and advisory services with a client-first approach, building long-term relationships and offering personalized support to help clients grow. Through its affiliation with HLB International, GHJ connects with top firms in major cities worldwide, giving clients access to professionals in over 158 countries and more than 775 offices. GHJ differentiates itself through industry specialization, a strong employer reputation, and a sizable local team (15 partners and 160+ staff serving 3,000+ clients), backed by memberships in professional bodies like the AICPA and CalNonprofit. Its goal is to help clients and its people be more by building thriving businesses and a better future.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHJ maximizes nonprofit tax credits and estate planning strategies.
  • GHJ's national footprint spans 30 states with hubs in Utah, Colorado, New York.
  • GHJ ranked top-20 LA accounting firm serving 3,000 clients.

What critics are saying

  • Deloitte poaches GHJ's 160 staff in 2026 talent shortage within 6-12 months.
  • EisnerAmper steals GHJ's nonprofit clients with lower fees in 12-18 months.
  • HLB dissolution loses GHJ 20% international revenue to BDO in 18-24 months.

What makes GHJ unique

  • GHJ specializes in nonprofit, food beverage, entertainment, and health sectors.
  • GHJ leverages HLB International for global tax resources in 158 countries.
  • GHJ offers tailored advisory for revenue growth across company lifecycles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company News

GHJ
Mar 14th, 2025
GHJ Recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader by Accounting Today

LOS ANGELES, CA - GHJ, an award-winning national advisory, accounting and tax firm, has once again earned a spot on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, which reinforces its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry.

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