Senior Accountant (Nonprofit - Interim)
Los Altos, CA
Client Opportunities – Accounting /
Interim /
Hybrid
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are partnering with a highly respected nonprofit organization to identify a Senior Accountant. This role will support the finance team during a time of transition and increased workload, especially around month-end close, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives. Reporting to the new Director of Finance with a dotted line to the CFO you'll collaborate with an experienced team and provide hands-on support while helping modernize and streamline current practices.
Responsibilities:
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Manage and support bi-weekly payroll (via TriNet)
- Handle general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Assist with audit preparation and supporting schedules
- Document and update accounting procedures and policies
- Identify and recommend process improvements
- Partner with internal staff on knowledge transfer and best practices
Requirements:
- 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting (grant funding, functional expense allocations, etc.) or strong corporate accounting
- Proficiency with Sage Intacct and TriNet
- Available to start quickly and work with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with Bill.com, Expensify, or Adaptive Insights
- Prior experience supporting audit readiness
- Comfort operating in hybrid/remote nonprofit environments
Why This Role:
- Make an impact with a mission-driven organization
- Work alongside a thoughtful and collaborative team
- Flexible hybrid work setup (25% remote)
- Great opportunity for skilled consultants or professionals between roles
$85,000 - $110,000 a year
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