Staff Accountant

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Non Profit seeking a Staff Accountant ASAP

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Salary: $33 - $37 per hour

A bit about us:

Client in Richmond seeking an immediate Staff accountant for MAT coverage

Why join us?

Growth opportunities focused on helping individuals build professional and life skills while strengthening the community.

Job Details

Staff Accountant | Nonprofit
Position Summary
East Bay
Pay: $33 - $37 per hr.
In Office, Urgent need

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, grant tracking, and month-end close. This position will work closely with the accounting and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper allocation of grant-related expenses, and compliance with nonprofit accounting practices.

Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice processing, payments, billing, cash receipts, and vendor inquiries.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, credit card, prepaid, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Track restricted and unrestricted grants, expenditures, funding balances, and grant-related activity.
Assist with grant billing, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting for government, foundation, and private grants.
Ensure expenses are accurately allocated to the appropriate programs, grants, departments, and funding sources.
Monitor grant budgets and assist with budget-to-actual reporting to identify discrepancies.
Maintain accurate supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and compliance requirements.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
Collaborate with program and operations teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and obtain supporting documentation.
Support annual audit preparation and other accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit or grant-funded organization.
Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funding strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Understanding of US GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions.
Experience with nonprofit accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, MIP Fund Accounting, or QuickBooks is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in general accounting combined with experience supporting a mission-driven or grant-funded organization. They should be comfortable owning day-to-day accounting functions while tracking grant activity and supporting a timely and accurate month-end close.

Why this role: Opportunity to grow professionally while helping an organization strengthen its financial operations and make a meaningful impact within the community.

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