Staff Accountant - AP - Temp-to-Hire

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.

Why Apply?

- 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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Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

Experience supporting month-end close.; Prior nonprofit or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus.; Experience with ERP or enterprise accounting systems.