Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant                                                                                                                                                                                      Department: Accounting                                                                                                                                                                                                Reports To: Controller                                                                                                                                                                                                  FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt                                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles-based candidates preferred)                                                                                                                               

About A Place Called Home (APCH)

A Place Called Home is a community-based nonprofit in South Central Los Angeles, providing transformative programs in education, arts, and wellness for youth and families. Rooted in our HEART values—Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Responsibility, and Transparency—we have been making a lasting impact for over 30 years. We foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and service. If you’re ready to help build a stronger, healthier future for LA communities through strategic finance and accounting, this is your place.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-aligned Senior Accountant to join our growing in-house accounting team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Controller in overseeing and managing the organization’s accounting and financial functions.  This includes assisting in maintaining all financial reports, budgets, audits. accounts payable, payroll, month-end closing, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations etc.  This role will also directly support the Controller and accounting team during the transition from the current outsource accounting services to full in-house staff accounting team.

You will work closely with the Controller and collaborate with functional departments to not only educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to explore opportunities to improve financial reporting to support our program operations.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about nonprofit accounting and is excited to help modernize and streamline current practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine monthly and year-end close general ledger accounting duties, including preparation of journal entries, review and research accounting transactions, and perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• May assist in supervising staff in other areas of accounting, such as accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, cash management as needed to support staff. 
• Assist in reviewing grant and contract tracking, including reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure compliance.
• Support the transition from outsourced accounting functions to in-house
• Assist with creating financial reports and developing processes in Sage Intacct
• Assist in developing financial and accounting policies and procedures to maintain strong internal controls and financial management
• Identify and recommend best accounting practices with staff and departments
• Verify and post all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
• Review monthly financial reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs for variances.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.