Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a mission-driven nonprofit housing organization in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and ensure accurate financial reporting across affordable housing and community development programs.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, process payables/receivables, assist with grants, and support audits while maintaining compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably nonprofit, affordable housing, property management, or community development.
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with grant reporting and fund accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP, Yardi, or QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial reporting.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with grant tracking, restricted funding, and program expense reporting.
• Support annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.
• Monitor budgets and variances for housing programs and properties.
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Sage Intacct

MIP

Yardi

QuickBooks

Job description

A mission-driven nonprofit housing organization in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate financial reporting across affordable housing and community development programs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to expanding housing access and serving local communities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial reporting
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with grant tracking, restricted funding, and program expense reporting
• Support annual audits and preparation of audit schedules
• Monitor budgets and variances for housing programs and properties
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within nonprofit, affordable housing, property management, or community development environments
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Experience with grant reporting and fund accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP, Yardi, or QuickBooks
• 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.