Accounting Specialist

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.

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 •

Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

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Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

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Process vendor invoices, prepare check runs, and ensure timely payments.

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Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on schedule.

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Apply customer payments received through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.

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Reconcile customer and vendor accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies.

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Process authorized credits, refunds, and account adjustments.

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Maintain accurate accounting records, vendor documentation, and payment information.

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Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.

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Support customer credit reviews and other accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications •

3+ years of hands-on accounting experience preferred, with exposure to both AP and AR.

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Strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable, billing, cash applications, and reconciliations.

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Experience with three-way matching, purchase orders, and vendor payments.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.

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Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar industry experience preferred.

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Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is a plus.

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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

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Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities independently.

Why Join? •

Join an established Southern California manufacturing business with a long history in the industry.

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Become part of a stable, experienced accounting team.

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Enjoy a well-rounded position with exposure to both AP and AR rather than a narrowly focused accounting role.

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Work closely with the Controller and collaborate across multiple departments.

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Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and contribute to a newly structured position.