Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support core accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in California. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating the monthly close, and strengthening day-to-day accounting workflows. The ideal candidate brings sound general ledger knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide guidance to entry-level team members while working independently on detailed financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including payroll-related entries, with a high degree of accuracy.

• Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Organize and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation to ensure completeness and audit readiness.

• Oversee the monthly closing cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing entries, and helping ensure financial data is finalized on schedule.

• Respond to audit inquiries by preparing requested materials, clarifying account activity, and following through on outstanding items.

• Review accounts payable postings to confirm correct general ledger classification and accurate financial treatment.

• Support accounts receivable accounting activity by preparing or assisting with related journal entries when needed.

• Monitor endowed and designated fund balances, maintain detailed tracking schedules, and complete related reconciliations and entries.

• Provide day-to-day direction and informal mentorship to two entry-level accounting team members while helping improve consistency across processes.

• Evaluate existing accounting procedures, document workflows, and recommend practical improvements that create greater structure and efficiency.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including substantial involvement in month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and the ability to prepare accurate journal entries independently.
• Proven experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage schedules, analyze data, and support reconciliations.
• Ability to apply sound accounting judgment and identify issues before work is submitted for management review.
• Experience supporting audit processes and preparing organized backup documentation for financial activity.
• Background in nonprofit accounting or fund tracking is helpful, especially with endowed or restricted funds.