Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Fullerton, California. This role combines core accounting leadership with significant payroll oversight, making it ideal for someone who is equally comfortable managing financial close activities and supporting accurate employee compensation. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to day-to-day financial integrity while strengthening key reconciliation and reporting processes.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting work for a substantial portion of the role, ensuring timely and accurate processing through Dayforce.
• Maintain the general ledger and verify that financial transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with accounting standards.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts receivable, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare payroll accruals, validate related entries, and support the accurate posting of payroll expenses and liabilities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support recurring financial reporting by organizing documentation and ensuring the completeness of month-end deliverables.• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Hands-on knowledge of payroll accounting, including automated payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Experience using Dayforce for payroll or accounting-related functions.
• Strong background in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and accounts receivable reconciliation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining deadlines in a detail-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus.