Senior Staff Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, a collaborative mindset, and a solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports for leadership.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances.
• Support grant accounting, restricted funds tracking, and donor reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funds strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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