Sr. GL Accountant

Senior 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. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, sound judgment in analyzing account activity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

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.