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Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will handle advanced accounting functions and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external reporting standards. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to financial planning, reporting, and process improvement initiatives within a dynamic non-profit organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and organizational policies.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Manage general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting as needed.

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis.

• Coordinate external audit preparation and act as a liaison with auditors, regulators, and tax authorities.

• Implement and maintain internal controls, while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Mentor entry-level accounting staff, delegating tasks and supporting their development.

• Research complex accounting issues, provide recommendations, and ensure compliance with new standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial initiatives and strategic decision-making. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or detail-oriented services environment.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.

• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.

• Effective communication abilities to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to maintaining integrity and compliance in all accounting processes.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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