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GHJ

Staff Accountant at GHJ (Essex, MD)

GHJ· Essex, MD·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

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

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities and locations
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, corrections, and recurring entries
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting
  • Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
  • Investigate discrepancies and assist with inventory and cost-of-sales accounting
  • Support AP, AR, audit preparation, and tax compliance activities
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
  • Partner with branch and operational teams to resolve accounting questions
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and automation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
  • Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience preferred
  • Heavy equipment, construction equipment, trucking, automotive, or dealership accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with ERP or dealership management systems is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why Join?

  • Broad accounting exposure across a complex, multi-location business
  • Opportunity to work directly with the Controller and expand technical accounting skills
  • Exposure to multiple business lines, including equipment sales, rental, parts, and service
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and grow within the accounting function

Compensation: up to $100k

Why work at GHJ

  • Culture: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
  • Hybrid/Remote Policy: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
  • DEIA: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
  • Growth Opportunities: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
  • Awards: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.

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