The Staff Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage vendor payments, maintain general ledger activity, and support grant and program accounting for a nonprofit organization.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Are you an accountant who wants your work to mean something? Join a mission-driven organization that’s changing lives every day. Our client, a Los Angeles–based nonprofit dedicated to ending family homelessness, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support their growing Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who’s looking to combine technical skill with purpose. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and grant tracking, while supporting programs that provide families with housing stability and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and payments, ensuring proper coding and documentation
- Maintain accurate general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
- Record donations, ACH deposits, and contributions in coordination with the Development team
- Support grant and program accounting, ensuring expenses align with funding allocations
- Maintain organized digital and physical files to support audits and compliance reviews
- Assist with budget preparation, agency monitoring visits, and other special projects
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)
- Strong proficiency with Excel and general comfort with accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Top Skills
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GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
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