Senior Accountant

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CASAS is a nonprofit organization that supports adult education and workforce development programs around the world – from local to national-level programs. We celebrated our forty-fifth anniversary in 2025 and continue our focus on the development and support of adult education programs. Our assessments and integrated data systems are designed to inform instruction and improve adult literacy programs.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Accountant who will provide accurate, timely, and reliable financial reports by demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellence—thereby enhancing the organization’s financial operations and supporting strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for performing core essential accounting functions such as conducting financial analysis, preparing month-end reports, assisting with annual audits, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in San Diego, California, for the role of Senior Accountant.

• Supervise full-cycle Accounts Payable — processing vendor invoices, payment processing, 1099 tracking.
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations; conduct monthly bank statement reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; record and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, fixed assets, etc.) in support of monthly and quarterly close cycles.
• Support month-end close processes — ensure all entries are posted, balance sheet accounts reconciled, and financial data reviewed for accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key ledger accounts.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and, when needed, external financial statements — help ensure compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting practices.
• Assist with audit preparation — gather supporting documentation, coordinate with external auditors, and help with audit requests.
• Assist with annual and tax preparation by organizing financial data, maintaining supporting schedules, and coordinating with external tax preparers or CPA firms.
• Assist the Accounting and Payroll Specialist in process bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll. Verify 403B contribution report to 403B provider.
• Reviews annual benefit enrollment and 403B enrollment data details/changes.
• Enters, reviews, updates new hires, terminations, and changes to existing employee information.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable and Inventory Manager to reconcile the inventory counts to the general ledger.
• Assist with preparing grant reports, contract budgets, quarterly Board reports, annual budgets.
• Help identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements to streamline accounting procedures and increase efficiency.
• Participate in special projects, ad-hoc financial analysis, and cross-department collaboration as needed to support organization operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned as they relate to CASAS priorities.

• 5 or more years direct experience in accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, accounting, finance from a U.S. accredited college or university. Master’s in accounting or master s candidate preferred.

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software (SAGE) or other CRM software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members across departments, as well as work independently when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple…