Staff Accountant - AP - Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization with multiple operating locations throughout the western United States, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while supporting a high-volume accounts payable function.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a solid understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.

• Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple business units.
• Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger coding.
• Verify supporting documentation and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and 1099 compliance.
• Generate payment batches and prepare supporting documentation for payments.
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding and stale-dated checks.
• Reconcile monthly A/P aging reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries from internal departments and vendors.

• Process corporate credit card transactions.
• Process employee expense reimbursements, petty cash, and mileage reimbursements.
• Verify expense coding and required documentation.
• Follow up on missing receipts or supporting information.
• Maintain accurate records for reimbursable expenses.

• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense reallocations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to accounts payable.
• Record corporate credit card activity through journal entries.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation.
• Support additional accounting projects as assigned.