A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to build a long-term career with an established organization.
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Specialist will support multiple areas of transactional accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, and reconciliations. The position is part of a newly structured accounting function within a long-tenured team, offering the opportunity to contribute to efficient processes and collaborate closely with internal departments, customers, and vendors.
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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable
- 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 or accounting systems
- Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar industry experience
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Bilingual English and Spanish language skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple accounting responsibilities independently
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
