Senior General Ledger Accountant – Nonprofit & Grants

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site work in Carson

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / General Ledger Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and day-to-day financial operations for assigned programs and business units. The role focuses on monthly and year-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and grant revenue recognition.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of accounting experience, and a strong GL foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• Minimum of 24 semester units or 30 quarter units in accounting.
• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on general ledger accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned funds, programs, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and research outstanding or unusual items.
• Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and other recurring financial reports.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and provide financial analysis to assigned programs and business units.
• Research monthly budget-to-actual variances and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Review cash receipt and accounts payable batches for proper GL coding and posting.
• Coordinate grant revenue recognition, including accruals, billing, and reporting.
• Assist with budget preparation and implementation for assigned programs and units.
• Monitor and track capital projects and deferred maintenance projects.
• Maintain accounting oversight of custodial accounts.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting coursework

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / General Ledger Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and day-to-day financial operations for assigned programs and business units. The role focuses on monthly and year-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and grant revenue recognition.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of accounting experience, and a strong GL foundation.