Senior Accountant

Nonprofit community developer and affordable home builder seeks a highly motivated individual and experienced Senior Accountant to join their Neighborhood Programs. Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS) serves as a catalyst for local residents, business and government representatives to work together to build stronger neighborhoods, improve the quality of life for low to moderate income families and revitalize communities into neighborhoods of choice.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance is required since this role conducts assigned internal audits and special accounting studies assigned by the Chie Financial Officer, analyzes various general ledger and subsidiary activities to understand account activity or prepare spreadsheets; prepares reports of findings and recommendations. The Senior Accountant implements a wide variety of accounting concepts related to capital projects; confers with appropriate departments regarding projects; records construction and labor costs in detail and summary forms; maintains accounting records. This role also collects and compiles information for assigned studies and prepares summaries, ad hoc reports and recommendations, as appropriate; assists in the development of accounting systems, procedures, policies and manuals, and perform related work as required.
In addition to routine accounting tasks (i.e., general ledger bookkeeping, reconciling, month-end closing), this role will have a heavy emphasis on billing, working with grants and contracts, and applying receipts. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the following tasks: