Senior Accountant - Temporary

Union Station Homeless Services•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant maintains the integrity of the organization's financial records by overseeing general ledger activities, leading monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, supporting audits and grant reporting, and improving accounting processes and internal controls. The role provides financial analysis, technical accounting expertise, and guidance to accounting staff, while collaborating across departments to support the organization's mission. The Senior Accountant leads close processes; reviews journal entries and reconciliations; prepares financial statements, management reports, analyses, budgets, forecasts, and audit schedules; monitors grant expenditures and reimbursement requests; researches technical accounting issues; and supports accounting policy development, staff training, special projects, and process improvements. The position also ensures compliance with organizational policies, GAAP, applicable Uniform Guidance, and nonprofit accounting standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, leading month-end and year-end close, and supporting annual audits.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly nonprofit accounting standards.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and complex formulas.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and accounting software systems.
Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to research technical accounting issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and build productive working relationships across departments.
Strong customer service skills and commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional development.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
Working knowledge of fund accounting, grant accounting, restricted funding, and cost allocation methodologies.
Experience with nonprofit ERP or accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, Blackbaud, or similar systems.
Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, and government funding.
CPA license or CPA candidate status.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses for the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership.
Monitor grant expenditures and assist with compliance with federal, state, county, and private funding requirements.
Prepare and reconcile grant reimbursement requests and related financial schedules.
Assist the Controller with the annual operating budget and periodic financial forecasts.
Lead preparation of audit schedules and serve as the primary contact for external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
Research technical accounting issues and prepare accounting memoranda as needed.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, GAAP, Uniform Guidance where applicable, and nonprofit accounting standards.
Assist in developing accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
Provide guidance, training, and technical support to Staff Accountants and other Finance team members.
Support special projects, financial system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as assigned by the Controller.