Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Carson, CA, United States
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking AP Accountants to join its finance team and support high-volume accounts payable and general accounting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Accounting graduate looking to build hands-on experience in a supportive, teaching-focused environment with training and long-term growth potential.
The AP Accountant will process full-cycle accounts payable for multiple units while gaining exposure to general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support. The role works closely with an Accounting Supervisor and serves as a key resource for field teams on AP-related questions.
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
Requirements
- 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
About the Company
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
- Role:
- AP Accountant
- Job Type:
- Temp to Hire
Company profile
GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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