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Job Title: Senior Accountant (JN -122024-383670)
Company Name: Ledgent Finance & Accounting
Location: La Jolla, CA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/12/2025
Expire Date: 03/26/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Senior Accountant (JN -122024-383670)

This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule and requires working onsite from Tuesday through Thursday.

The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Director of Accounting, will oversee key financial operations with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance. This highly collaborative role involves general ledger management, financial reporting, investment and grant accounting, budgeting, audits, and process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
  • Record and post journal entries related to investments, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and receivables
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (quarterly and annual), including the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and accompanying footnotes
  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
  • Manage and process accounts payable with precision and efficiency
  • Create and issue intercompany accounts receivable invoices
  • Monitor and reconcile grant activity, ensuring proper journal entries are recorded
  • Maintain comprehensive records of investment documentation, including regular receipt tracking for statements and tax reports
  • Handle the preparation and authorization of periodic wire transfers for investments
  • Generate annual 1099 forms, use tax/property tax filings, and assist in preparing not-for-profit tax returns
  • Process employee expense reimbursements in line with policy
  • Ensure all financial records are securely maintained and organized
  • Contribute to improving internal accounting processes and controls
  • Research and resolve accounting issues in compliance with GAAP standards

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in nonprofit organizationsFamiliarity with accounting for alternative/private equity investments
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in a hybrid work environment and enjoys collaborating with a dynamic team.
  • Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands
  • Critical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and the Microsoft Office Suite

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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Company Name: Ledgent Finance & Accounting
Website:https://careers.ledgent.com/job/34126/Senior-Accountant?ApplyNow=true&board=HBCU
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