Detail-Oriented Not-for-Profit Accountant

CalTrans; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in California is seeking an Accountant to prepare, maintain, and analyze financial documents including the general ledger and financial statements. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to internal controls.

The position features hourly pay and full-time daytime shifts, with duties spanning journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting support, and audits in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Not-for-profit sector experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Able to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from CFO to accomplish objectives.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Journal entries and post to the General Ledger.
• Review and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, adjust and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the identification and analysis of significant fluctuations in account balances.
• Analyzes revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare audit worksheets and provide information for external auditors as requested.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Work as a team member in performing duties, responsibilities and assignments.
• Adhere to policy and procedures and professional standards of conduct.
• Participates in all financial audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talentify in California is seeking an Accountant to prepare, maintain, and analyze financial documents including the general ledger and financial statements. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to internal controls.

The position features hourly pay and full-time daytime shifts, with duties spanning journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting support, and audits in a not-for-profit setting.