Senior Accountant

Brilliant Corners
Los Angeles, CA

Location: Los Angeles, California 

Salary: $88,000 annually

Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Organization Overview

 

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

 

In short, we do good work.

 

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also

selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be effecting profound change and who

have fun doing it.

 

Position Summary


Brilliant Corners is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to lead and support a team of Staff Accountants in Accounts Payable. This role is critical to ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations across the organization. The Senior Accountant will oversee daily transactional accounting, high-volume accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

 

This position will work cross-functionally with program, finance, and operations teams to support organizational objectives while developing strong internal controls and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coach, and develop Staff Accountants, including workflow management, training, and performance evaluations
  • Oversee and review high-volume accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and paid accurately and on time (checks, ACH, and wires)
  • Maintain oversight of vendor setup, W-9 collection, and resolution of discrepancies in coordination with internal departments and vendors
  • Manage daily and monthly financial operations, including rent roll processing, bank reconciliations, and accruals
  • Lead and coordinate monthly and year-end close processes and support external audit and 1099 preparation
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and funder/donor reporting requirements
  • Collaborate with program teams and Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and funder reporting
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations and strengthen internal controls
  • Utilize and help optimize systems including Sage Intacct (ERP), Paycom (HR/payroll), Lattice (performance management), and Salesforce (program tracking)
  • Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience in nonprofit or housing sectors strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit compliance standards
  • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct , Salesforce , Paycom , and Lattice , or similar platforms
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
  • Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners

Work Environment & Schedule

  • This position is in-office at the discretion of leadership and may require up to five days per week onsite
  • Occasional driving may be required for check distribution or other duties (valid driver's license required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulatory documents, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, boards of directors, and public groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, and area. Ability to apply basic math and geometry concepts to practical situations. Facility with Microsoft Excel and ability to use a financial calculator.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, and written form and to deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Core Competencies 

Motivating Others: Inspires and empowers team members by understanding their motivations and strengths, recognizing contributions, and fostering a positive culture. Adapts approach, encourages ownership, and celebrates successes..

Managing Diversity Cultivates an environment where all are equally valued, respected and empowered. Promotes diversity, challenges biases, ensures equity, and enables open dialogue.

Planning Proactively plans and organizes work to achieve goals efficiently. Monitors progress, prioritizes competing demands, and persists despite setbacks.

 

Organizational Values 

· Humanity: Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.

· Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.

· Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. 

 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

A valid, clean CA driver’s license and a personal insured vehicle preferred.

 

Physical Requirements 

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation. 

This position is being offered at $88,000 annually. This is a full-time position, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California labor law

 

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision) 
  • Retirement Plan (With 5% Match) 
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D) 
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) 
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
  • Training & Development 
  • Wellness Resources 
Posted 2025-11-28

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