Staff Accountant (Non-Profit)

Description

Robert Half is partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations seeking experienced Staff Accountants to support accounting operations, financial reporting, grant tracking, and month-end close activities. These opportunities are ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy meaningful work and have experience navigating the unique financial reporting and compliance requirements of nonprofit organizations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, strong general ledger skills, and experience supporting audits, fund accounting, or grant-funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.

• Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

• Track and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds.

• Support grant reporting and expense allocations across programs and funding sources.

• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership and board reporting.

• Assist with annual audit preparation and auditor requests.

• Reconcile donor contributions and revenue accounts.

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting policies, grant requirements, and GAAP.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• 2+ years of accounting experience.

• Experience with:

• General ledger accounting

• Journal entries

• Reconciliations

• Month-end close

• Financial reporting

• Budget-to-actual analysis

• Experience with accounting systems such as:

• Sage Intacct

• MIP Fund Accounting

• Blackbaud Financial Edge

• NetSuite

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Dynamics

• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and financial analysis.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience.

• Grant-funded organization experience.

• Experience tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.

• Audit preparation and compliance reporting.

• Exposure to indirect cost allocations and program-based reporting.

• CPA-track or public accounting experience is a plus.

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