Staff Accountant – Job Description

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Staff Accountant to join their team. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, GL maintenance, and support for grants and fund accounting.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, budgeting support, audits, and cross-department collaboration. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field and 5+ years in accounting, preferably nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience, nonprofit/grant env preferred.
• General ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, and account analysis.
• Grant/fund accounting knowledge and gov funding compliance.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Manage grants, funding sources, and related reporting.
• Support audits, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to provide financial guidance and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles , CA Contract To Hire Accounting $37.5/HR to $40.87/HR 09/15/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant to jointheir team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $37.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month end, quarter end, and year end close activities, including financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Manage accounting and reporting responsibilities for grants, special funding sources, and other assigned programs.
• Support audit preparation, regulatory reporting, budgeting activities, and financial compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to provide financial guidance, reporting support, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within a nonprofit or grant funded environment.
• Previousexperience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, budget monitoring, and account analysis.
• Knowledge of grant accounting, fund accounting, and compliance requirements associated with government or restricted funding sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software applications.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prior experience managing complex budgets, cost allocations, multiple locations, departments, projects, or funding sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Ability to handle confidential information, work independently, and prioritize multiple responsibilities under deadlines.
• Dependable and professional team player with a commitment to accountability, continuous learning, and high quality financial stewardship.

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