Sr. Accountant
- San Diego, CA, United States
$42 to $44 USD / hour
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- $42 to $44 USD / hour
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- English
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Original job description
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to support accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
- Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare financial statements and assist with internal and external reporting
- Analyze variances and research accounting discrepancies
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other day-to-day accounting activities as needed
- Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable reporting requirements
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational financial operations
- 3+ years of accounting experience, with senior-level accounting responsibilities preferred
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Experience with month-end close and audit support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in an on-site environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the nonprofit sector
- Familiarity with fund accounting, grant reporting, and restricted funds
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CPA-track is a plus
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Skills
- General ledger
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Prepare financial statements
- Reporting
- Research
- Documentation
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Communication skills