Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support.
• Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.
• Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances.
• Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments.
• Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the senior accountant level.
• Demonstrated background in fund accounting, ideally within a non-profit or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of restricted and unrestricted funds and the reporting considerations associated with each.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate variances independently.
• Experience using Abila MIP or closely related accounting software.
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of accounting staff.
• Availability to work onsite in San Diego, California four days per week during the contract assignment.