Senior Nonprofit Accountant - Lead Close & Reporting

GHJ; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ in Inglewood, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a mission-driven nonprofit. You will supervise staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires hands-on expertise with month-end close, budgeting support, and coordination with auditors. Strong Excel and nonprofit accounting experience are essential to drive internal controls and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit, fund accounting, or government reporting preferred.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with accounting and payroll systems.
• Sage 100 and Paylocity experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cost allocations, revenue entries, and variance analyses
• Support annual budgeting and prepare government invoices and expenditure reports
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with tax-return schedules
• Review payroll, employee accruals, vendor payments, and ACH payment files
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and funder requirements
• Provide guidance, training, and oversight to accounting team members
• Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting procedures and processes

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Sage 100

Paylocity

Internal controls

GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Sage 100

Paylocity

Job description

GHJ in Inglewood, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a mission-driven nonprofit. You will supervise staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires hands-on expertise with month-end close, budgeting support, and coordination with auditors. Strong Excel and nonprofit accounting experience are essential to drive internal controls and financial stewardship.