Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a nonprofit organization in Upland, California through a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will oversee core accounting activities tied to fund-based financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, timely close processes, and reliable balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with nonprofit accounting, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working in QuickBooks Online within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly accounting activities for a nonprofit organization, including preparing entries, reviewing transactions, and completing the period-end close process on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger with a high level of accuracy and ensure financial records properly reflect fund accounting activity for an annual budget of approximately $7 million.
• Prepare and post journal entries supported by appropriate documentation and in alignment with accounting policies and reporting needs.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Review financial data in QuickBooks Online and help ensure information is complete, organized, and ready for internal and external reporting.
• Use Excel to analyze account activity, build supporting schedules, and streamline recurring accounting tasks through formulas and structured worksheets.
• Assist with preparing month-end reports and other financial deliverables needed to support leadership decision-making and organizational oversight.• Extensive experience in senior-level accounting roles with direct responsibility for general ledger maintenance and month-end close.
• Background in nonprofit accounting, including practical knowledge of fund accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries and complete account and bank reconciliations with accuracy.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online in an accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas to analyze and organize financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across finance and operations.