Accounting Specialist

GHJ; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm, seeks an experienced Accounting Clerk for a Southern California manufacturer. The role covers full-cycle AP/AR, invoice processing, and payments, with exposure to multiple departments.

You will work closely with the Controller, handle three-way matching, reconcile accounts, and support accounting projects. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with AP/AR exposure.
• Full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable knowledge.
• Experience with three-way matching and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Industry experience in manufacturing/construction/distribution preferred.
• Degree in Accounting or related field is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work with multiple teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare check runs, and ensure timely payments.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Apply customer payments received through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Process authorized credits, refunds, and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, vendor documentation, and payment information.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support customer credit reviews and other accounting projects as needed.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare check runs, and ensure timely payments.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Apply customer payments received through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Process authorized credits, refunds, and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, vendor documentation, and payment information.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable, billing, cash applications, and reconciliations.
• Experience with three-way matching, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• 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.
• Become part of a stable, experienced accounting team.
• Enjoy a well-rounded position with exposure to both AP and AR rather than a narrowly focused accounting role.
• Work closely with the Controller and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and contribute to a newly structured position.