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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1-3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.