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.
A growing construction services company is seeking two experienced Accounts Payable Specialists to join its accounting team. With a new Controller restructuring the department and bringing the AP function together in California, this is a great opportunity to join a team during an important period of growth and process improvement.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will own full-cycle AP responsibilities, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payments, and issue resolution. This role works closely with Operations, Project Managers, and other departments to ensure accurate, timely processing and will be especially well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, personable, and comfortable researching and resolving discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities
Process full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices
Process vendor payments via checks, ACH, and other approved methods
Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice, credit, and payment discrepancies
Proactively manage AP exceptions and resolve outstanding issues
Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and payment documentation
Review invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and approval requirements
Partner with Operations and Project Managers to resolve invoice and payment questions
Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and AP reporting
Monitor outstanding invoices and payment schedules to ensure timely payments
Support audits and identify duplicate payments, process gaps, and opportunities for greater efficiency
Qualifications
3–5 years of accounts payable experience preferred
Strong full-cycle AP experience, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payments
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience required
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems; CRM exposure is a plus
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to research and resolve discrepancies
Solid communication skills with a personable, collaborative approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Why Join?
Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for a long-term position
Join a newly restructured accounting department with an opportunity to help strengthen AP processes
Collaborative seven-person team with direct exposure to the Controller
Opportunity to work cross-functionally with project and operations teams
Salary/Compensation: $33/hour, with some flexibility
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, California
Job Type
Temporary
Skills
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
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Financeunmatched
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Microsoft Dynamics GP (fka Great Plains Dynamics)unmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
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Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
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