Contract Accounts Payable Specialist - 2–3 Month Contract

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 well-established manufacturing company in Long Beach is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a short-term contract basis. This is a great fit for an accounting professional who's comfortable jumping into a high-volume, fast-moving AP function and hitting the ground running. ### What You'll Do - Process operating and manufacturing invoices within the company's ERP system - Handle full-cycle AP, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing - Prepare and run weekly payment cycles (ACH, wire transfers, and checks) - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies - Monitor A/P aging reports to catch and resolve outstanding or missed payments - Maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor records - Partner with internal teams and vendors to keep invoice processing and payment issues moving ### What You Bring - 3–5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience - Hands-on ERP system experience required (QuickBooks-only experience won't meet the need for this role) - A sharp eye for detail and accuracy - Comfort adapting and reprioritizing in a fast-paced setting - Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs