NONPROFIT ACCOUNTANT

Nonprofit Accountant

Downtown Sacramento, CA
$70,000-$80,000 annually

In office 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week (must be willing to drive in daily if business needs change)

Position Summary

The Nonprofit Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This role plays a key part in grant accounting, compliance, and financial analysis, and will support the organization's transition to a new accounting system within the next year.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform month-end and year-end close
• Manage grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds, allowable costs, and grant reporting
• Prepare and monitor grant budgets; ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements
• Record and reconcile journal entries, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and reports for management, funders, and auditors
• Support annual audit and 990 preparation
• Process and review AP/AR transactions as needed
• Use QuickBooks Online for daily accounting operations
• Assist with ERP system implementation, including data migration, testing, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Strong experience with grant accounting and fund accounting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; experience with other ERP systems strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting audits and federal/state grants
• Prior involvement in accounting system or ERP implementations