--- title: 'Staff Accountant at GHJ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-accountant-ghj-essex-mdvpnc9zcpnb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-24' --- # Staff Accountant at GHJ - **Company:** GHJ - **Location:** Essex, MD - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/a1bd5659-d6f0-4de3-8c4c-0b794d7ad2f1 ## 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 ## #GHJSS #LI-MC1 ## About GHJ ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GHJ is a national advisory, accounting, and tax firm that partners with clients in niche industries to help them grow and achieve their strategic goals. - **Entity Type**: Private (partnership structure; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 1953 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting, tax, and advisory services - **Target customers**: B2B – primarily enterprises and nonprofits in the entertainment & media, food & beverage, advertising, and nonprofit sectors - **Mission or purpose statement**: GHJ helps its people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, create a better future, and #BeMore every day. ## Products & Services - **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and strategy for businesses and individuals. - **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. - **Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)**: Outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, and interim staffing. - **Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)**: M&A due diligence, valuation, and private equity support. - **Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support**: Investigative services, expert witness testimony, and dispute resolution. - **Management Consulting**: Strategic planning, operational improvement, and technology advisory. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (source: LinkedIn company page) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms with resources in over 150 countries. - **Growth Signals**: 19.5% headcount growth year-over-year (230+ employees); recognized as 7th Fastest-Growing Firm; offices in Los Angeles, San Jose, Denver, Orange County, and Buffalo; expanding dispersed workforce. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep industry specialization**: Focus on entertainment, food & beverage, media & advertising, and nonprofits – niches where GHJ builds deep expertise and long-term client relationships. - **DEIA commitment**: Awarded “DEI-Focused Firm of the Year” and “Employee Experience of the Year” – diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core to operations. - **Hybrid-first culture**: “Anytime/anywhere” work model with flexible arrangements, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and dedicated Wellness Weeks. - **Client proximity**: Offices in key US markets plus a dispersed workforce model that allows meeting clients where they are. - **Global reach via HLB**: Seamless access to international resources without losing local focus. ## Strategic Focus - **Invest in people and technology**: Deepen expertise, fuel sustainable growth, and deliver innovative solutions. - **Expand advisory services**: Growing Transaction Advisory Services and CAAS to meet demand from private equity and mid-market clients. - **Strengthen DEIA and community impact**: Through GHJ Foundation, employee grant committees, and matching donations; continue to champion an inclusive workplace. - **Talent retention and development**: Emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, leadership development, and committee involvement to grow great people. ## Why Work Here - **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. ## Sources 1. [ghjadvisors.com/careers](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers) 2. [ghjadvisors.com/about-us](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/about-us) 3. [linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors](https://linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors) 4. [jobs.lever.co/ghj](https://jobs.lever.co/ghj) 5. 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