GHJ

Staff Accountant - AP - Temp-to-Hire

GHJ · Carson, CA
Carson, CA $52K–$58K Posted 2026-08-04
Salary
$52K–$58K
Type
Full-time
Experience
1+ yr

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 Opportunity
Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization with multiple operating locations throughout the western United States, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while supporting a high-volume accounts payable function.
The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a solid understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.

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Accounts Payable

  • Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple business units.
  • Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger coding.
  • Verify supporting documentation and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and 1099 compliance.
  • Generate payment batches and prepare supporting documentation for payments.
  • Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
  • Monitor outstanding and stale-dated checks.
  • Reconcile monthly A/P aging reports.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries from internal departments and vendors.

Expense & Reimbursement Processing

  • Process corporate credit card transactions.
  • Process employee expense reimbursements, petty cash, and mileage reimbursements.
  • Verify expense coding and required documentation.
  • Follow up on missing receipts or supporting information.
  • Maintain accurate records for reimbursable expenses.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

  • Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense reallocations.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to accounts payable.
  • Record corporate credit card activity through journal entries.
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation.
  • Support additional accounting projects as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
  • Experience processing high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
  • Working knowledge of W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a team-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
  • Experience supporting month-end close.
  • Prior nonprofit or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP or enterprise accounting systems.
  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
  • Join a stable, mission-driven organization with an established accounting team.
  • Gain exposure to multi-entity accounting and month-end close.
  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Opportunity to expand your accounting experience in a collaborative environment.
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