• Senior Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Leucadia, CA)


    Description

    A mission-driven nonprofit organization serving the San Diego community is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting functions and ensure financial integrity across programs and funding sources. This role plays a critical part in supporting transparency, compliance, and sustainability, and is ideal for an accounting professional who values purpose-driven work while maintaining high technical standards.

     

    Role Overview

     

    The Senior Accountant will lead month-end close activities, maintain fund accounting records, and support grant compliance and financial reporting. This position works closely with finance leadership, program managers, and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and stewardship of donor and grant funds.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead month-end and year-end close processes

    + Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations

    + Maintain fund accounting records and restricted/unrestricted fund tracking

    + Support grant reporting, budget monitoring, and compliance requirements

    + Prepare financial statements and management reports

    + Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards

    + Coordinate audit preparation and respond to auditor requests

    + Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls

    + Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

    + 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

    + Prior nonprofit or fund accounting experience strongly preferred

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting

    + Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)

    + Experience with accounting systems (Blackbaud, Sage, NetSuite, or similar)

    + High level of integrity, attention to detail, and analytical thinking

    + Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders

     

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