Sr. Accountant

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Accountant to support our non-profit client based in Los Angeles. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting a non-profit organization through year-end close and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with executive management and external auditors while refining processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Perform detailed account reconciliations, including payroll liabilities and cash across multiple bank accounts.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll, accounts payable, and operational transactions, thoroughly documenting restricted fund activities.

- Prepare schedules and reconciliations for both management and auditors while ensuring compliance with deadlines.

- Respond to audit requests and support external auditors with necessary documentation and analysis.

- Assess current financial processes, recommending and implementing improvements to align with industry best practices.

- Analyze year-over-year account fluctuations and address issues related to restricted net assets.

- Assist with various ad hoc accounting tasks required to ensure audit success.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen financial operations and reporting accuracy.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in general ledger management, reconciliations, and audit support.

- Previous experience in the non-profit sector, particularly with restricted funds, is highly desirable.

- Skilled in identifying and resolving account variances while documenting and improving processes.

- Proven ability to work effectively with external auditors and meet audit-related deadlines.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems such as D365 or similar platforms.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, journal entries, and fund accounting for non-profit organizations.

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