Senior Accountant
Los Angeles, CA on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 4, 2026 Last posted March 4, 2026
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.
Position Overview
A reputable law firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This fully onsite role will oversee general accounting functions, support month-end close, manage trust accounting compliance, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in professional services or legal environments and understands the nuances of law firm accounting, including client trust accounts and partner distributions.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
- Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to firm leadership
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and firm accounting policies
- Trust & Legal Accounting
- Oversee client trust (IOLTA) accounts and ensure compliance with State Bar regulations
- Reconcile trust accounts and monitor client retainers
- Coordinate billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes
- Assist with contingency fee and matter-based accounting as applicable
- Operational Accounting
- Manage fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses
- Support accounts payable and payroll processing
- Assist with partner compensation calculations and distributions
- Maintain internal controls and recommend process improvements
- Audit & Compliance
- Support annual audit and tax preparation processes
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
- Maintain proper documentation and accounting records
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Knowledge of trust accounting and IOLTA compliance preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- Proficiency in accounting systems (Elite, Aderant, or similar legal billing software preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
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Compensation (from employer):
90000–110000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Oversee general accounting, trust compliance, financial reporting, month-end close, and audit support.
Job title
Senior Accountant
Experience level
4+ years
Industry
accounting
Location requirements
Onsite in Los Angeles; no remote work allowed.
Salary
90000–110000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
GAAPaccounting systemsExceltrust accounts
Preferred skills
law firm experienceCPAEliteAderantIOLTA
Specializations
trust accountinglegal accountingfinancial reporting
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
On-site City