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

- **Company:** GHJ
- **Location:** Carson, CA
- **Compensation:** $25–$28/hr
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/653a0cf2-a179-4fc0-9225-8322057ab736

## Job 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.

## #GHJSS #LI-LM1

## About GHJ

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GHJ is a national advisory, accounting, and tax firm that partners with clients in niche industries to help them grow and achieve their strategic goals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (partnership structure; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1953
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting, tax, and advisory services
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily enterprises and nonprofits in the entertainment & media, food & beverage, advertising, and nonprofit sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: GHJ helps its people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, create a better future, and #BeMore every day.

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and strategy for businesses and individuals.
- **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
- **Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)**: Outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, and interim staffing.
- **Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)**: M&A due diligence, valuation, and private equity support.
- **Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support**: Investigative services, expert witness testimony, and dispute resolution.
- **Management Consulting**: Strategic planning, operational improvement, and technology advisory.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (source: LinkedIn company page)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms with resources in over 150 countries.
- **Growth Signals**: 19.5% headcount growth year-over-year (230+ employees); recognized as 7th Fastest-Growing Firm; offices in Los Angeles, San Jose, Denver, Orange County, and Buffalo; expanding dispersed workforce.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep industry specialization**: Focus on entertainment, food & beverage, media & advertising, and nonprofits – niches where GHJ builds deep expertise and long-term client relationships.
- **DEIA commitment**: Awarded “DEI-Focused Firm of the Year” and “Employee Experience of the Year” – diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core to operations.
- **Hybrid-first culture**: “Anytime/anywhere” work model with flexible arrangements, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and dedicated Wellness Weeks.
- **Client proximity**: Offices in key US markets plus a dispersed workforce model that allows meeting clients where they are.
- **Global reach via HLB**: Seamless access to international resources without losing local focus.

## Strategic Focus
- **Invest in people and technology**: Deepen expertise, fuel sustainable growth, and deliver innovative solutions.
- **Expand advisory services**: Growing Transaction Advisory Services and CAAS to meet demand from private equity and mid-market clients.
- **Strengthen DEIA and community impact**: Through GHJ Foundation, employee grant committees, and matching donations; continue to champion an inclusive workplace.
- **Talent retention and development**: Emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, leadership development, and committee involvement to grow great people.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
- **Hybrid/Remote Policy**: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
- **DEIA**: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
- **Awards**: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.

## Sources
1. [ghjadvisors.com/careers](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers)
2. [ghjadvisors.com/about-us](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/about-us)
3. [linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors](https://linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors)
4. [jobs.lever.co/ghj](https://jobs.lever.co/ghj)
5. [ghjadvisors.com/careers/join-our-team](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers/join-our-team)

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