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