GL Accountant

Ghj; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire

Training & development

Broad GL exposure

Audit support

Job summary

GHJ is seeking a GL Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit's finance team, handling general ledger accounting, month-end close, grant accounting, and financial reporting.

This hands-on role offers growth toward a long-term position with opportunities to support operational teams and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with strong general ledger.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including intercompany activity.
• Support accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate grant revenue recognition, accruals, billing, and reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and audit schedules.

Skills

General ledger

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a GL Accountant to join its finance team and provide hands-on support across general ledger accounting and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to expand their experience in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment with the potential to grow into a long-term role.

The GL Accountant will be responsible for general ledger and financial reporting for assigned units, with significant involvement in month-end close, reconciliations, grant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. This position also serves as a key finance resource to operational teams, providing guidance and helping resolve day-to-day accounting questions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including intercompany activity


• Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes


• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and financial reports


• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations


• Review AP and cash receipt activity for proper general ledger coding


• Coordinate grant revenue recognition, accruals, billing, and reporting


• Analyze financial results and investigate budget variances


• Assist with annual budgeting and internal and external audit schedules


• Partner with operational teams to resolve accounting and reporting questions


• Support capital project tracking and other accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration or significant coursework in Accounting


• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with strong general ledger experience


• Strong Excel skills


• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow

Benefits

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth


• Collaborative environment with an emphasis on training and development


• Broad exposure to general ledger accounting, grants, budgeting, financial reporting, and audit support


• Opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization

Compensation: Up to $37/hour

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