Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Deamer Group is proud to partner with Black Women for Wellness in their search for an Accountant. This is a full-time opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA. Please read the full job description below. To apply well-qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Position Title :  Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance
Employment Status:  Full-Time, Exempt 
Location: Los Angeles, California 
Compensation: $80,000 – $98,000 

Black Women for Wellness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing policies and electing leaders who improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of Black women, girls, and gender expansive people. Their work moves public policy forward, elects leaders who prioritize Black women's needs, shifts, culture through media, and storytelling, and empowers community members to engage in the fight for equity and justice. Through organizing, advocacy, coalition building, and civic engagement, they are building political power that creates lasting systems change.

Position Summary

The Accountant supports the financial health and integrity of Black Women for Wellness by maintaining accurate financial records and performing essential accounting functions. This role is responsible for general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, expense tracking, grant-related financial documentation, and month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Working closely with finance leadership and staff across the organization, the Accountant helps ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, documentation is complete, and accounting practices support timely reporting, compliance, and responsible stewardship of BWW's resources.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies, accounting standards, and retention requirements.
• Prepare and record journal entries, maintain the chart of accounts, and ensure accurate coding and classification of revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities in the general ledger.
• Review financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, documentation, and proper authorization, and research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process invoices, payments, reimbursements, and other expenses accurately and on time, reviewing documentation for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting information.
• Maintain vendor and accounts payable records, respond to routine payment and documentation inquiries, and assist with year-end vendor reporting.
• Record and track revenue from grants, contributions, contracts, and other funding sources, maintaining accounts receivable records, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with invoices for contracts and other receivables.
• Reconcile revenue records with development and grant-management records, coordinating with staff to resolve discrepancies, and maintain documentation supporting restricted and unrestricted revenue.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations, following up on outstanding expense documentation.
• Support finance leadership with an efficient and accurate month-end and year-end close, reviewing general ledger activity for items requiring correction, reclassification, or documentation, preparing supporting schedules for reporting and account analysis, and tracking outstanding items through resolution.
• Track, allocate, and document expenses across departments, programs, grants, and funding sources to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
• Maintain documentation for restricted grants and contracts, monitor grant spending, and reconcile grant budgets to accounting records and financial reports, flagging discrepancies or documentation needs for finance leadership.
• Assist with grant reimbursement requests, financial reports, and other funder-required documentation, partnering with program and development staff to resolve grant-related financial questions.
• Support payroll processing by recording payroll activity, maintaining documentation and account coding, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and coordinating with staff or external payroll providers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation of payroll, benefits, and other personnel costs, support the allocation of personnel expenses across programs, departments, and grants, and protect the confidentiality of payroll and employee financial information.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and documentation for annual audits, tax preparation, funder reviews, and other financial examinations, responding to routine requests from auditors, accountants, funders, and authorized staff and assisting with implementing resulting recommendations.
• Follow established internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies, escalating incomplete documentation, unusual transactions, or potential compliance concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate information in BWW's accounting and financial management systems, and develop and maintain schedules, trackers, templates, and other financial tools as needed.
• Identify recurring accounting issues and recommend practical improvements to procedures, documentation, and workflows, collaborating with finance leadership to keep processes organized, consistent, and responsive to organizational needs.
• Assist staff with routine questions regarding expense coding, reimbursements, documentation, and financial procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of BWW's mission and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting or financial management experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close with accurate supporting schedules and documentation.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with federal, state, and local grant and contract financial requirements.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks or other nonprofit accounting systems and with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, coding errors, or incomplete documentation in financial transactions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain organized financial records, manage multiple recurring deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain routine financial matters clearly to colleagues.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Commitment to the accurate, ethical, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources and to health equity, racial justice, gender justice, reproductive justice, and community well-being.

Valued and Preferred Experience

• Accounting experience in a nonprofit, community-based, public health, advocacy, or social justice organization with multiple programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Experience with grant accounting, grant reimbursements, and funder financial reporting.
• Experience preparing documentation and schedules for nonprofit audits and tax filings.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting and personnel cost allocations.
• CPA certification or another relevant accounting credential.

Core Competencies  

Community Accountability - We honor our commitments to one another, our partners, and our community. We take ownership of our work, communicate with transparency, and follow through because our collective impact depends on each of us showing up with care and accountability.

Excellence in Action - We bring intention, consistency, and care to everything we do. We strive for high-quality work, embrace learning, and continuously strengthen our skills so our programs, advocacy, and service reflect the excellence our community deserves.

Respectful Relationships - We cultivate trust by communicating with honesty, kindness, and respect. We address challenges directly, protect one another's dignity, avoid gossip and divisive behavior, and contribute to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Collaboration for Collective Impact - We recognize that lasting change happens together. We value diverse perspectives, share knowledge generously, support one another across teams, and work in partnership to advance our mission and strengthen our community.

Mission-Centered Leadership - Regardless of title, we lead with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to justice. We make decisions that reflect our values, center the well-being of Black women and girls, and contribute to building healthier, more equitable communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Black Women for Wellness is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.

If you need reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!

The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.