Accountant

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles, California on a Contract basis. This role will contribute to daily accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong fiscal oversight across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Record financial activity in the general ledger and create journal entries that support accurate month-to-month reporting.

Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by organizing account data, reviewing transactions, and helping finalize reporting packages.

Reconcile banking activity and key balance sheet accounts to ensure records remain complete and accurate.

Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice coding, payment support, and follow-up on outstanding items.

Monitor grant-related activity, restricted funding, and donor-designated balances to support proper tracking and reporting.

Prepare financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation for leadership review and external audit requests.

Assist with budget planning and ongoing budget-to-actual monitoring to help identify variances and financial trends.

Maintain organized accounting records and uphold internal control practices in alignment with nonprofit financial standards.

Support audit preparation and assist with regulatory and tax-related filings, including documentation needed for Form 990.

Collaborate with team members across finance and operations to address accounting questions and meet reporting deadlines. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

At least 2 years of accounting experience; nonprofit exposure is preferred.

Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund or restricted grant tracking, is an advantage.

Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and invoice coding.

Proficiency with accounting systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial recordkeeping.

Ability to prioritize competing assignments and complete work within established deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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