Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting programs funded by the City and County of San Francisco, state and federal grants, foundations, and private funding sources. This position oversees daily accounting operations and supervises accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. Working closely with the Director of Finance, program managers, contracts staff, and finance leadership, the position ensures accurate financial reporting, timely reimbursement requests, compliance with funding regulations, strong internal controls, and support for audits, budget development, nonprofit accounting standards, and government funding requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Supervise and mentor two accountants.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Manage and oversee the complete payroll reconciliation process including multi-grant allocation, manual PTO supplement, and Sage integration reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee corporate card expense review and approval in Ramp, confirm grant coding accuracy before Sage sync, and manage the weekly transaction review cadence.
• Serve as the backup to the Director of Finance and oversee daily accounting operations when the Director is unavailable

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with Board financial reports.
• Assist with annual operating budget preparation.
• Prepare financial analyses for the Director of Finance.
• Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow planning.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate annual audit schedules.
• Prepare audit workpapers.
• Assist with Single Audit documentation.
• Maintain internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise accounting staff performance.
• Train employees on accounting procedures.
• Develop workflow improvements.
• Cross-train staff to ensure business continuity.

Other Responsibilities

• Support budget preparation and forecasting.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-train with other finance staff to provide backup support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with CCSF monitoring requirements, familiarity with the Standard Monitoring Form, and understanding of allowable cost documentation for City and County of San Francisco contracts.
• Experience maintaining and applying cost allocation methodologies across multiple funding sources including managing indirect cost rates and shared cost documentation.
• 5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience.

• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with government grants.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Rippling, Ramp, and Carbon preferred.
• CPA is preferred.

Working Conditions

• office-based.
• Ability to work additional hours during month-end close, audits, and fiscal year-end.

Physical Demands

·       Ability to perform essential job duties in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, using a computer, reviewing financial documents, and participating in meetings.

·       Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through written correspondence with staff, vendors, auditors, funders, and other stakeholders.

·       Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move office materials, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mission Action (www.misstionaction.org) is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible. We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.