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
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Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple business units.
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Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger coding.
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Verify supporting documentation and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
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Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and 1099 compliance.
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Generate payment batches and prepare supporting documentation for payments.
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Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
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Monitor outstanding and stale-dated checks.
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Reconcile monthly A/P aging reports.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries from internal departments and vendors.
Expense & Reimbursement Processing
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Process corporate credit card transactions.
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Process employee expense reimbursements, petty cash, and mileage reimbursements.
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Verify expense coding and required documentation.
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Follow up on missing receipts or supporting information.
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Maintain accurate records for reimbursable expenses.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
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Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
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Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense reallocations.
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to accounts payable.
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Record corporate credit card activity through journal entries.
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Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation.
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Support additional accounting projects as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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1-3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.