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. 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. Key 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 Qualifications 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 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 #GHJSS #LI-LM1

Requirements

Must-haves

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
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
Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and organizational skills
Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable taking initiative
Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
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

Nice-to-haves

Prior accounting or AP experience is a plus, but not required

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