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. • 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. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting month-end close. • Prior nonprofit or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus. • Experience with ERP or enterprise accounting systems. 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. #GHJSS #LI-LM1