Nonprofit Senior Accountant

Company: GHJ
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. A respected, mission-driven faith-based nonprofit organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Nonprofit Senior Accountant to support its growing finance team. This organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $60M and manages a high volume of transactions and grant activity in support of local and international initiatives. The Senior Accountant will join a collaborative accounting department of more than 10 professionals and must bring 4 years of accounting experience, including nonprofit experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Candidates should be comfortable in a structured, union-supported environment and able to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-heavy setting. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a central role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. Key responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries, completing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and proper support, and assisting with month-end close activities. This individual will help ensure contribution revenue, pledges, and grant-related transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards, while partnering with internal teams to support clean and well-documented financial reporting. The organization mobilizes philanthropic resources to strengthen community security efforts, provide social services to vulnerable populations, cultivate leadership development, and respond to urgent needs both locally and abroad. Through strategic partnerships and coordinated funding efforts, it works to promote stability, safety, and long-term impact for the communities it serves. This is a direct hire opportunity based in Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule of 3–4 days in the office each week. GHJSS LI-AS1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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