Accountant at GHJ (Columbus, OH)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.

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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.

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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.