AP Specialist / Accountant

AP / Staff Accountant (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Marin County (near San Rafael) - 100% on site
Pay: Up to $30/hour (will pay up to $90K once it goes permanent)
Duration: Temp-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a mission-driven organization in Marin County seeking an AP / Staff Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career or an experienced professional looking to grow within a collaborative, community-focused environment.

This role offers strong exposure across accounting functions, a supportive team, and excellent benefits upon conversion, including generous vacation and school holiday schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (~70 invoices/week)
• Handle employee reimbursements (up to 40/week)
• Monitor and reconcile corporate credit card activity
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Support budget-to-actual analysis
• Communicate directly with community members/parents via email regarding billing and inquiries
• Assist with implementation of a new system (RAMP)

What We're Looking For

Top priorities:

• Strong communication skills - you'll be a key point of contact externally
• A proactive, go-getter mentality with a sense of urgency
• Ability to learn quickly and think analytically

Experience:

• Open to recent graduates or candidates with 5+ years of experience

Technical Skills:

• Accounting fundamentals (AP, recs, JEs)
• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables & lookups)
• Experience with Blackbaud or RAMP is a plus (not required)

Work Environment & Culture

• Small, collaborative team with opportunity for growth
• Fast-paced but supportive environment
• Seeking someone adaptable, personable, and willing to jump in and help wherever needed