Sr. Accountant - Non-Profit

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
A mission-driven organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the CFO and Controller in achieving strategic financial goals and ensuring strong accounting operations. This role supports Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, provides oversight and guidance to accounting staff, and manages key general accounting activities, close processes, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a multi-system environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring timely vendor payments and accurate processing of deposits, credit cards, and expense reimbursements
• Perform and review full-cycle AP and AR functions, including account coding and posting accuracy within the general ledger and related systems
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for month-end and year-end close; maintain supporting schedules and process assigned journal entries
• Support revenue recognition, reconciliations, financial reporting, and closing procedures to meet organizational deadlines
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, funding requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures; recommend process improvements as needed
• Manage system access, data integrity, and integrations between financial and operational platforms (e.g., accounting, expense, billing, and CRM systems)
• Prepare and consolidate audit schedules and financial documentation for independent auditors
• Support efficient accounting workflows and perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting or overseeing AP/AR functions
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices
• Experience working with accounting systems and AP automation platforms (e.g., SAGE, Bill.com, or similar)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet close and reporting deadlines

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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