Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a social services organization in Los Angeles, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for an accounting specialist who can manage complex reimbursement billing, analyze financial activity, and support core monthly accounting tasks in a fully on-site environment. The role is well suited for someone who works accurately under deadlines and can adapt to varying invoicing standards across multiple funding agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit reimbursement invoices for multiple agency-funded programs, ensuring each billing package aligns with contract terms and reporting rules.

• Examine financial records and profit and loss activity to assign costs correctly and support accurate billing calculations.

• Track invoicing schedules and deliver submissions on time while following distinct formatting and documentation requirements for each agency.

• Determine which expenses qualify for reimbursement by reviewing funding guidelines, contract provisions, and supporting records.

• Contribute to month-end accounting by recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and helping maintain an accurate general ledger.

• Organize billing files and accounting documentation to support audit readiness and simplify ongoing financial review.

• Use various external billing systems and portals to upload invoices, monitor status, and resolve submission issues when needed.

• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering requested schedules, records, and supporting financial information.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.
• Hands-on experience with cost reimbursement billing or contract-based invoicing is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting practices is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, including the ability to interpret profit and loss reports and apply general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and invoice processing.
• Strong Excel capability, including practical use of PivotTables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and confidence working across multiple billing platforms.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume work within firm deadlines.

Compensation

$31.35-$36.30 Hourly

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