Staff Accountant

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking a role with meaningful impact and growth potential. Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, you will help improve processes, strengthen internal controls, support financial sustainability, and contribute to the organization's long-term success.

The ideal candidate enjoys building efficient workflows, supporting compliance efforts, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure strong financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding by program, funding source, and department.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Track grant expenditures and support funding reimbursements and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor restricted funds and ensure proper allocation and documentation of expenses.
• Maintain organized financial records and audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and external reporting requirements.
• Support ongoing improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management and funding partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, nonprofit accounting, or other regulated funding environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience using accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative and evolving environment.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.