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Accountant (AP or AR exp. req'd, 30 hrs/week, contract-to-hire)

Jobot

Santa Clara, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$34–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Credit Cards, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Nonprofit, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Team Player
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
Today
Come join an innovative education company that's transforming student outcomes and shaping the future of learning!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $34 - $36 per hour

A bit about us:

Come join an innovative nonprofit education organization dedicated to helping gifted students thrive!

Job Title: Accountant
Job Type: Contract, with potential for direct-hire
Job Length: 6 months to 1 yr. contract
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA, 100% on-site
Work Schedule: 30 hrs/week
Pay Rate: $34-$36/hr.

Must-Have:
  • 3+ years of General Accounting experience
  • Accounts Payable (preferred) OR Accounts Receivable experience

Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with Bill.com, Divvy, Veracross, and/or Xero Cloud software
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


Why join us?
  • Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization making a meaningful impact
  • Take ownership of core accounting functions in a high-visibility role
  • Work closely with leadership in a collaborative, close-knit environment
  • Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential
  • Help improve accounting processes while supporting organizational growth


Job Details

Our client is seeking a proactive and self-sufficient Accountant to join our finance team. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, prepaids, fixed assets, and month-end activities. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with leadership, help improve accounting processes, and play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Accounts Payable and daily accounting transactions.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and support the month-end close process.
  • Maintain prepaids, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with financial reporting and maintain accurate accounting records.
  • Help improve accounting processes and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with leadership on day-to-day financial operations.
  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Must-Have:
  • 3+ years of General Accounting experience
  • Accounts Payable (preferred) OR Accounts Receivable experience

Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with Bill.com, Divvy, Veracross, and/or Xero Cloud software
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com