Job Overview

Job Type

Temp to Hire

Pay

Up to $37/hour

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Job description

Salary:: USD 37 per hour
Location:: Carson, CA, United States
Work arrangement:: On-site

Role Summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a GL Accountant to join its finance team and provide hands-on support across general ledger accounting and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to expand their experience in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment with the potential to grow into a long-term role.

The GL Accountant will be responsible for general ledger and financial reporting for assigned units, with significant involvement in month-end close, reconciliations, grant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. This position also serves as a key finance resource to operational teams, providing guidance and helping resolve day-to-day accounting questions.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, including intercompany activity
Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and financial reports
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Review AP and cash receipt activity for proper general ledger coding
Coordinate grant revenue recognition, accruals, billing, and reporting
Analyze financial results and investigate budget variances
Assist with annual budgeting and internal and external audit schedules
Partner with operational teams to resolve accounting and reporting questions
Support capital project tracking and other accounting projects as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration or significant coursework in Accounting
3–5+ years of accounting experience with strong general ledger experience
Strong Excel skills
Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow

About the Company

Why Join?

Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth
Collaborative environment with an emphasis on training and development
Broad exposure to general ledger accounting, grants, budgeting, financial reporting, and audit support
Opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization

Compensation: Up to $37/hour

Role:: GL Accountant
Job Type:: Temp to Hire

Company profile

Ghj

ghjadvisors.com

GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.