Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant / Nonprofit Accountant

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Make an Impact Beyond the Numbers

Join a mission-driven organization that is transforming lives throughout the community. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who wants their work to have a direct impact while building expertise in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, budgeting, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and stewardship of public and private funds.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
• Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including bank and fund reconciliations
• Prepare financial and statistical reports for government grants, contracts, and private funding sources
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
• Review and verify supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Prepare annual business and informational tax filings as required
• Monitor program spending and reconcile expenses to approved budgets
• Support contract and grant reporting while ensuring compliance with funding guidelines
• Partner with program leaders, finance staff, and operational teams on budgeting and financial analysis
• Assist with fiscal monitoring of subcontractors and collaborative partners
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred
• Understanding of grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funding
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports
• Knowledge of month-end close processes
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Why This Opportunity?

• Meaningful work supporting programs that positively impact the community
• Exposure to grants, contracts, and nonprofit financial operations
• Collaborative leadership team and mission-focused culture
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Stable organization with long-term career potential

For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013522777 and email resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Required Qualifications:

• Nonprofit, grant-funded, or government-funded program experience
• Experience working with donations, grants, or contract-funded programs
• Sage experience is highly desirable but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field