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Sr. Staff Accountant

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

The Senior Staff Accountant will support daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and private funding requirements. This role is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting support, audits, and grant reporting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and have experience working with audits and funded programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily accounting activities across all functional areas, including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Payroll (P/R), and General Ledger (G/L).

  • Review and process Accounts Payable, including expense coding, data entry into accounting systems, report preparation, and check processing.

  • Prepare monthly billing invoices and fiscal reports for funding agencies.

  • Maintain the General Ledger, including bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and data input.

  • Process payroll and assist with related journal entries and reconciliations.

  • Assist with account analysis, financial reports, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.

  • Assist with the development, monitoring, and revision of organizational budgets.

  • Develop and maintain accounting procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and private contract and grant requirements.

  • Prepare annual program cost reports for Controller review and submit finalized reports to county agencies.

  • Review third-party subcontractor monthly billing invoices for accuracy; request corrections and missing documentation as needed.

  • Coordinate with external auditors to complete annual financial audits and program-specific audits.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

  • $2,000 Recruitment Bonus:  The recruitment bonus of $2,000 will be paid in two lump sums: the first sum of $1,000 will be paid on the next regularly scheduled pay date after successful completion of 90 days of employment. The second sum of $1,000 will be paid after successful completion of 12 months of employment.

  • Competitive Wages and room for growth

  • Vacation and sick leave

  • Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family

  • Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance

  • Chiropractic services

  • Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

  • 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire

  • Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire

  • Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service

  • Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service

  • Winter break

  • Pet Insurance

  • BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available

  • Employee referral bonus

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals

  • Paid educational leave

  • Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

  • Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

  • Employee Recognition

 

Qualifications:

Requirements: 

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on finance and/or accounting experience, preferably with non-profit organizations.

  • Familiarity with computerized accounting systems; Blackbaud experience a plus.

  • Flexible work habits with the ability to shift priorities quickly and work extended hours when needed.

  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office products; strong Excel skills required.

  • Payroll system experience strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with government contracts and grants preferred.  

  • Familiarity with cost reporting and funding agency requirements preferred. 

  • CPA or CPA-track a plus.

Salary : $34 - $41

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