Sr Accountant (Non-profit, Cleantech Incubator)

LACI•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$90,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and serves as the primary owner of the month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting accuracy. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role ensures all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable grant and donor requirements. The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring the integrity of financial data used for organizational decision-making. This position partners closely within the Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely financial data supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and organizational decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with nonprofit accounting and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Experience leading month-end close processes and general ledger accounting
Strong experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable work in a highly collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal grant compliance (Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200)
CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
Experience improving close processes or internal control environments

Responsibilities

Execute the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals, allocations, and recurring entries.
Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and monitor general ledger activity to ensure accuracy.
Coordinate accounting close timelines and deliverables across Finance to support timely financial reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen close efficiency and accuracy.
Prepare accounting schedules and financial data supporting monthly and annual reporting.
Ensure financial statements are accurate and aligned with U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger structure, including chart of accounts maintenance/updates.
Support preparation of financial reporting materials.
Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data used across Finance functions.
Record and track restricted and unrestricted grant revenue in accordance with donor and funder requirements.
Record and monitor grant-related expenditures in accordance with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
Prepare grant financial reports and supporting schedules for funders and auditors.
Maintain accurate tracking of program and grant activity within the general ledger.
Support compliance with federal, state, and private grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Coordinate audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and auditor requests.
Support the annual financial statement audit and Form 990 preparation.
Maintain and support implementation of internal control procedures across accounting operations.
Ensure adherence to organizational policies and financial governance standards.
Support compliance with nonprofit regulatory and reporting requirements.
Perform and review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Monitor bank and cash activity to ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
Support reconciliation of cash accounts and related balance sheet accounts.
Ensure proper documentation and support for all cash-related transactions.
Provide accounting inputs and reconciliations to support cash flow reporting and liquidity analysis.