Senior Accountant (Non Profit)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant (Nonprofit) in Carson, CA to maintain financial records, oversee monthly close, and support grant and program accounting. You will prepare financial statements, analyze variances, and provide leadership with accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of nonprofit accounting, strong fund accounting knowledge, and experience with GAAP compliance and internal controls. Collaboration with program teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably nonprofit.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience with grants management, restricted funding, and donor reporting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, Financial Edge, NetSuite, MIP, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including prep and review of journal entries, accruals, and GL reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Analyze financial performance and investigate variances, guiding department leaders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accrual accounting

Nonprofit fund accounting

Grants management

Donor reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Tools

Sage Intacct

Financial Edge

NetSuite

MIP

Job description

Senior Accountant (Nonprofit) Position Summary A respected nonprofit organization in Carson is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, overseeing the monthly close process, supporting grant and program accounting, and providing financial reporting and analysis to organizational leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong nonprofit accounting experience, a solid understanding of fund accounting, and a collaborative approach to working with program teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Analyze financial performance and investigate variances, providing recommendations and guidance to department leaders.
• Monitor grant expenditures and revenue recognition to ensure compliance with donor restrictions and funding agreements.
• Assist with grant billing, reimbursements, and financial reporting requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Review accounts payable, cash receipts, and other accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and compliance with internal controls.
• Partner with program managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Track capital expenditures, fixed assets, and project-related spending.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation for external auditors.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational financial policies.
• Assist with process improvements, documentation of accounting procedures, and implementation of best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to accounting staff and program personnel on financial policies and procedures.
• Serve as a backup resource for other accounting functions and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience with grants management, restricted funding, and donor reporting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, Financial Edge, NetSuite, MIP, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

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