Staff Accountant - Temp-to-Hire

GHJ

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Vernon, CA on site Until 10/4/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
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 stable, growing company in the waste management and recycling industry is hiring a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team in Vernon. This is an immediate-need replacement role, offering the chance to step into day-to-day accounting work with a clear path to long-term stability.

We're looking for someone with a solid general accounting background, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep pace in a busy environment.

What You'll Do

    • Support daily accounting operations and general ledger activity
    • Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close
    • Prepare and maintain financial records and reports
    • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
    • Work cross-functionally to keep financial data accurate
    • Take on additional accounting projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

What You Bring

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • 3+ years of general accounting experience
    • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Detail-oriented, organized, and a strong problem-solver
    • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Schedule: Fully onsite in Vernon, CA, Monday–Friday, start time between 7:00–8:00 AM. Contract-to-hire

 
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Compensation (from employer):
30–34 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Support daily accounting, reconcile accounts, prepare financial reports, resolve discrepancies, and assist with projects.

Job title

Staff Accountant - Temp-to-Hire

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

Onsite in Vernon, CA; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$30k–$34k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinanceExcelcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

general accountingaccount reconciliationsfinancial reports
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Vernon, CA, USA

On-site City