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Senior Accountant

$40 - $42 per hour
Full-time

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Our nonprofit client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage core financial operations, maintain accurate and support grant compliance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Management & Nonprofit Accounting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
  • Manage the general ledger and track unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted net assets.
  • Oversee fund accounting and ensure proper allocation of expenses across programs and grants.
  • Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes.
  • Support budget development and variance analysis.


Grant & Contract Oversight

  • Track grant revenues and expenses to ensure funder compliance.
  • Prepare grant reimbursement reports and financial submissions.
  • Partner with program teams to monitor spending and timelines.


Day‑to‑Day Accounting Operations

  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor relationships.
  • Oversee payroll entries and liaise with payroll processors.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation.
  • Assist with preparation for the annual audit and Form 990.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit experience.
  • Strong knowledge of fund accounting and grant tracking.
  • Proficiency with nonprofit accounting systems (QuickBooks Online)
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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