Accountant II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Accountant / Payroll Accountant onsite for a healthcare nonprofit. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, grants accounting, and producing timely financial reporting to support mission-driven programs.

The position offers competitive compensation plus benefits, with collaboration across HR for hires/terminations and ongoing payroll updates. Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is essential to support month-end close and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 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.

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

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

ADP Payroll

Sage MIP

Job description

Accountant / Payroll Accountant Onsite | Healthcare Nonprofit Organization Competitive Compensation + Benefits

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?

• 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.