What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at LHH?
General Ledger Accountant – Non-Profit Organization
Location: Carson (Fully Onsite)
Pay: $32-36/hour (Based on Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Role Overview:
Seeking a detail-oriented accountant to manage financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closings for various departments and programs within a non-profit setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, including intercompany transactions, for assigned funds.
- Review and process cash receipts and accounts payable, ensuring proper coding and adherence to policies.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closings, generating and distributing financial reports on schedule.
- Coordinate grant revenue recognition and reporting with field personnel.
- Analyze financial statements and investigate budget variances with assigned departments.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Serve as the primary contact for finance-related inquiries from field units.
- Monitor capital projects and deferred maintenance budgets.
- Provide training to staff on financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain custodian accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist with audit preparations and budget development.
- Conduct financial research and special projects as needed.
- Provide backup support for other accounting team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with at least 18 semester (or 24 quarter) units in accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including general ledger management.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new financial systems and processes.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Salary : $32 - $36
