Senior Accountant

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Accountant for a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on education, conservation, and community impact. This is a 100% onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity based in Draper, Utah
.

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, audit readiness, and strong internal controls for a complex nonprofit organization. This role owns the review and approval of key accounting functions while serving as a senior technical resource for compliance, audits, and regulatory filings. The position partners closely with leadership to ensure long-term financial integrity, risk management, and operational stability.

• Competitive compensation with hourly pay during the temp period and a salaried range of $72,000–$83,000 upon conversion
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, FSA, and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and new child leave to support work-life balance
• Aquarium memberships and guest passes for employees and their families
• Inclusive, mission-driven workplace focused on conservation, education, and community impact

• Oversee and approve payroll entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close activity
• Lead financial, 401(k), and regulatory audits and review filings including Form 990, 5500, and 1099s
• Ensure proper accounting and controls for donations, grants, and restricted funds
• Provide technical guidance, review work, and mentor accounting team members
• Partner with the Controller on delegated responsibilities, continuity planning, and financial oversight
• Support process improvement, controls enhancement, and system optimization initiatives

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
  , audit processes, and regulatory compliance
• Experience reviewing complex reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage sensitive financial matters with discretion
• Comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for auditors and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and elevate accounting staff

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with an hourly rate during the contract period and a conversion salary of $72,000–$83,000
, depending on experience. Upon conversion, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, new child leave, wellness programs, and complimentary aquarium memberships and passes.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.