Contract Accounts Payable Specialist - 2–3 Month Contract

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 systemHandle full-cycle AP, including invoice review, coding, and payment processingPrepare and run weekly payment cycles (ACH, wire transfers, and checks)Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepanciesMonitor A/P aging reports to catch and resolve outstanding or missed paymentsMaintain accurate, up-to-date vendor recordsPartner with internal teams and vendors to keep invoice processing and payment issues moving What You Bring 3–5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experienceHands-on ERP system experience required (QuickBooks-only experience won't meet the need for this role)A sharp eye for detail and accuracyComfort adapting and reprioritizing in a fast-paced settingAdvanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs $25 - $30 an hour #GHJSS We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.