Accounting Assistant

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.

About the Role:

A well-established firm is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support its Accounting and Payroll team at the San Jose office. This individual will be responsible for a range of daily functions, including payroll processing, data entry for accounts payable and receivable, inventory tracking, and maintaining employee records. The role also includes creating hiring packets and managing weekly filing. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrates strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations of the accounting and payroll departments
• Enter and maintain records related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory
• Process payroll and manage related documentation
• Maintain and organize employee files, hiring packets, and weekly filing systems
• Perform general administrative and data entry tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of professional experience in a corporate accounting department (construction industry experience preferred)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Experience using accounting and payroll systems; Sage software experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with problem-solving aptitude
• Must be able to work onsite in San Jose

$80,000 - $85,000 a year

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