Staff Accountant / Nonprofit Accountant Location: Los Angeles, CA Make an Impact Beyond the Numbers Join a mission-driven organization that is transforming lives throughout the community. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who wants their work to have a direct impact while building expertise in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and stewardship of public and private funds. What You'll Do
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
- Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including bank and fund reconciliations
- Prepare financial and statistical reports for government grants, contracts, and private funding sources
- Assist with audits and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
- Review and verify supporting documentation for financial transactions
- Prepare annual business and informational tax filings as required
- Monitor program spending and reconcile expenses to approved budgets
- Support contract and grant reporting while ensuring compliance with funding guidelines
- Partner with program leaders, finance staff, and operational teams on budgeting and financial analysis
- Assist with fiscal monitoring of subcontractors and collaborative partners
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred
- Understanding of grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funding
- Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports
- Knowledge of month-end close processes
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Why This Opportunity?
- Meaningful work supporting programs that positively impact the community
- Exposure to grants, contracts, and nonprofit financial operations
- Collaborative leadership team and mission-focused culture
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Stable organization with long-term career potential
For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013522777 and email resume to Preston.Doran@RobertHalf.c0m
Required Qualifications:
- Nonprofit, grant-funded, or government-funded program experience
- Experience working with donations, grants, or contract-funded programs
- Sage experience is highly desirable but not required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field