Accountant II

Ledgent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Accountant / Payroll Accountant for an onsite role with a Healthcare Nonprofit Organization in California. The position offers a broad mix of payroll, accounting, grants, and financial reporting responsibilities and competitive compensation.

You will process multi-cycle payroll, manage reconciliations, handle AP, and contribute to month-end close and grant reporting. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential, with a focus on accuracy and collaboration across HR and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of staff accounting experience
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process multi-cycle payroll and maintain employee payroll records
• Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and payroll updates
• Manage payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Handle designated Accounts Payable functions and vendor payments
• Prepare monthly financial statements, workpapers, and month-end close activities
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances
• Perform grant accounting, billing, reporting, and audit support
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and bank accounts
• Support financial reporting, statistical reporting, and accounting analysis
• Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP Payroll

Sage MIP

Grant accounting software

Job description

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of payroll, accounting, grants, and financial reporting? Join a mission-driven organization where you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial integrity, and supporting critical grant-funded programs.

What You'll Do

Accountant / Payroll Accountant

Onsite | Healthcare Nonprofit Organization

Competitive Compensation + Benefits

• Process multi-cycle payroll and maintain employee payroll records
• Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and payroll updates
• Manage payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Handle designated Accounts Payable functions and vendor payments
• Prepare monthly financial statements, workpapers, and month-end close activities
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances
• Perform grant accounting, billing, reporting, and audit support
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and bank accounts
• Support financial reporting, statistical reporting, and accounting analysis
• Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of staff accounting experience
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit and/or healthcare industry experience
• ADP Payroll experience
• Sage MIP experience
• Grant and fund accounting experience
• Knowledge of fixed assets, grant reporting, and audit support

Pay: $43-51 Hourly

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting an organization dedicated to improving community health. This role offers broad accounting exposure, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact beyond the numbers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.