Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable

The Bronx; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Growth in accounting

Nonprofit organization

Job summary

The Bronx in West Hollywood, CA is seeking a Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable for a full-time, temp-to-hire, onsite role. You will manage full-cycle AP and support month-end close in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and comfortable using Concur, with a solid grasp of GAAP and grant-related accounting. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, reconciliations, or general accounting functions.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and foundational accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting software and AP/expense systems.
• Nonprofit accounting, grant funding or government contracts experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, expense coding, documentation review, approvals, disbursements, vendor reconciliations, and maintenance of W-9s and contracts.
• Support general accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany accounts, expense allocations, and monthly close.
• Prepare AP aging reports, expense reports, vendor analyses, and required 1099/1096 filings.
• Manage expense and credit card activity through Concur, reconcile transactions, resolve discrepancies, and respond to internal staff inquiries.
• Support payroll coordination, cash management activities, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and assist with grant compliance, government contract requirements, and audit preparation.

Skills

Accounts payable

GAAP understanding

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Concur

Job description

This is a full‑time, temp‑to‑hire, onsite opportunity in West Hollywood, CA.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable will support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on full-cycle accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. This role will work closely with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with grant funding and organizational requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, and excited to grow their accounting career within a mission‑driven nonprofit organization.

PERKS

• Competitive compensation of $34.00–$37.50 per hour , based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance .
• Retirement plan and paid time off benefits.
• Opportunity to expand accounting experience across AP, general ledger, financial reporting, grants, and nonprofit accounting.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization working to advance health equity and access to care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, expense coding, documentation review, approvals, disbursements, vendor reconciliations, and maintenance of W-9s and contracts.
• Support general accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany accounts, expense allocations, and monthly close.
• Prepare AP aging reports, expense reports, vendor analyses, and required 1099/1096 filings .
• Manage expense and credit card activity through Concur, reconcile transactions, resolve discrepancies, and respond to internal staff inquiries.
• Support payroll coordination, cash management activities, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and assist with grant compliance, government contract requirements, and audit preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, reconciliations, or general accounting functions .
• Working knowledge of GAAP and foundational accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting software and AP/expense management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and communication skills.
• Nonprofit accounting, grant funding, government contract, or Concur experience is a plus , but not required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This exciting temp-to-hire opportunity offers compensation of $34.00–$37.50 per hour , based on experience and qualifications. Upon permanent hire, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional organizational benefits . This position requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, and the organization maintains a COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.