Staff Accountant

Job description
Staff Accountant

Los Angeles $65,000 - $75,000 Direct, Full-Time Remote Non-Profit

Remote role approved for California-based candidates.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting tasks for multiple complex clients, primarily nonprofits, and works alongside a fast-paced team of accounting professionals. The work is fast-paced and client-centric (this person will typically close six clients each month), so adaptability is key. This position offers extensive workplace flexibility – fully remote with occasional requirements to be in-office based on need.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Review weekly bank reconciliations and cash position reports
• Perform month-end close procedures and prepare financial statements as needed
• Enter and post journal entries, record appropriate monthly accruals, reconcile inter-company accounts, and perform analysis and provide reasoning for variances
• Complete all grant compliance reports and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned clients
• Record all inter-company transactions and transfers
• Communicate with client management regarding cash flow issues and potential courses of action
• Perform new client onboarding and training, and resolve inquiries from clients, governmental agencies and auditors
• Assist in special projects and year-end audit schedule preparation

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Master’s degree is a plus
• A CPA license or CPA-eligibility is a plus
• At least 2 years of experience preparing financial statements (full close)
• Experience working in a multi-client environment preferred
• Experience in non-profit accounting preferred
• Purposes, methods, and practices of financial and accounting record keeping
• Basic accrual accounting principles and procedures
• Strong technical computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and comfort learning software systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to maintain strong relationships with both clients and internal staff