Staff Accountant

About the Role A mission-driven nonprofit in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join its Finance team. This position is responsible for a range of accounting duties, including overseeing monthly and year-end closes, maintaining internal controls, supporting audit processes, and supervising junior accounting staff.

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Analyze financial data and perform necessary adjustments
• Assist with payroll and internal reporting as needed
• Supervise Accounting Clerks and support team operations
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, policies, and procedures Collaborate with Finance team on projects and reporting tasks

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP Nonprofit experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books, Excel, Word, and Outlook

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.