Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an experienced Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA, supporting the financial operations of a nonprofit charitable organization. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong nonprofit accounting, grant tracking, and financial reporting experience who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.
The Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records, support grant compliance, assist with close processes, and contribute to clear, reliable financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, accuracy, accountability, and the chance to support meaningful community-focused work through strong financial stewardship.
The work environment offers collaboration with supportive leadership, exposure to nonprofit financial operations, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact while building a long-term career path through a temp-to-hire role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and general ledger activity in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Process journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking, and payment-related transactions.
- Track grant funding, contracts, restricted funds, and related compliance requirements for accurate reporting and documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of reports, schedules, and audit documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper coding, documentation, personnel cost allocations, and financial compliance.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.
- Support nonprofit accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Track grants, restricted funds, contracts, and funder reporting requirements.
- Assist with month-end close, year-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with finance leadership and internal teams to maintain accurate coding, documentation, and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
- Experience with grant accounting, funder reporting, restricted funds, and financial compliance.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and deadline management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting audits, grant reviews, and year-end financial documentation.
- Payroll accounting experience, including personnel cost allocations.
- Prior experience working with nonprofit charitable organizations.
- Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
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