Sr. GL Accountant

We are looking for a Senior GL Accountant to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Gardena, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will support the integrity of the general ledger, contribute to accurate monthly close activities, and help deliver timely financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activity by preparing and recording journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, payroll, and other month-end adjustments.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support the close process to ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies.
• Maintain key accounting records by updating receivable subledgers, posting cash activity, and assisting with routine bank reconciliation work.
• Review account balances and transaction details to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
• Partner with the Controller to produce monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, cost reporting support, and other financial analyses as needed.
• Prepare billing documentation for applicable state-funded grants and help track related financial activity.
• Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, assisting with requested documentation, and contributing to year-end reporting requirements, including tax filing support.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation-related schedules to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Use accounting and reporting tools to update budget utilization data and assist with ad hoc projects that support the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a nonprofit setting; experience with government-funded programs is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, import, and export financial data for reporting.
• Experience using computerized accounting platforms; familiarity with Financial Edge is preferred, and exposure to systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is valuable.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, and federal compliance guidance such as Uniform Guidance; knowledge of A-133 is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to handle competing deadlines in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.