Senior Accountant

Union Station Homeless Services • Pasadena, CA

just now • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records by overseeing general ledger activities, leading the 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 Senior Accountant serves as a key resource to the Finance team by providing financial analysis, technical accounting expertise, and guidance to accounting staff while collaborating across departments to support the organization's mission.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with emphasis on nonprofit accounting standards.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and complex formulas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research technical accounting issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional development.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, leading month-end and year-end close, and supporting annual audits.
• Requires use of a computer keyboard for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of fund accounting, grant accounting, restricted funding, and cost allocation methodologies preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit ERP or accounting software (such as Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, Blackbaud, or similar systems) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, and government funding highly preferred.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, Blackbaud Financial Edge, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• CPA license or CPA candidate strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff.
• Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses for the Director of Finance and executive leadership.
• Monitor grant expenditures and assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, county, and private funding requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile grant reimbursement requests and related financial schedules.
• Assist the Director of Finance with the preparation of 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 Director of Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior