AP Accountant

GHJCarson, CaliforniaOn-siteContractListed 1 day ago

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About this role

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.

Key Responsibilities

- Process full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable for multiple units

- Review invoices for proper coding and supporting documentation

- Maintain vendor records and support W-9 and 1099 requirements

- Generate payments and research AP discrepancies and outstanding checks

- Reconcile monthly AP aging reports and AP-related balance sheet accounts

- Process corporate credit card expenses and employee reimbursements

- Assist with journal entries, accruals, and monthly and year-end close

- Support audit preparation and other accounting projects

- Communicate with internal teams to resolve AP and accounting questions

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

- Recent graduates with a solid academic record are encouraged to apply

- Strong understanding of debits and credits and basic accounting principles

- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

- Prior accounting or AP experience is a plus, but not required

- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and organizational skills

- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable taking initiative

- Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills

Why Join?

- Excellent entry point for a recent Accounting graduate

- Hands-on training in a supportive learning environment

- Exposure beyond AP into general ledger accounting, close, reconciliations, and audits

- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth