# Staff Accountant - AP - Temp-to-Hire at GHJ

Staff Accountant - AP - Temp-to-Hire at GHJ in Carson, CA. On-site, paying $25–$28/hr. Posted August 4, 2026.

- Company: GHJ
- Location: Carson, CA
- Workplace: On-site
- Pay: $25–$28/hr
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2026-08-04
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/653a0cf2-a179-4fc0-9225-8322057ab736/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/staff-accountant-ap-temp-to-hire-ghj-0gn1nx

## 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.

## Description

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.

 

 
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