The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved – in sports and fitness. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $178 million has been raised and over 48,000 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and 70 countries have been satisfied. CAF is headquartered in San Diego with regional presence in New York City, San Francisco and Boise, Idaho. This is a full-time, exempt position. The current schedule is hybrid and must be based in San Diego.Position OverviewReporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial data. This role partners closely with the accounting and development teams to maintain strong financial controls and system integrity.Essential FunctionsAccurately enter vendor invoices with appropriate account coding by class and purpose.Own the annual 1099 reporting process, ensuring complete and up-to-date vendor W-9 documentation.Support core accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, in-kind donations, purchasing, and reconciliations.Assist with entering donations into the donor database and ensure consistency and reconciliation between financial and donor systems.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred, or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant experience.Nonprofit and accounts payable experience a plus.Strong understanding of general ledger accounts and coding, with high attention to detail and accuracy.Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise preferred.Understanding of donor and donation tracking; Salesforce experience preferred.Hands‑on, self‑motivated professional willing to roll up their sleeves and get the work done.Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards, with the ability to represent the organization's values with discretion and trust.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, OneDrive, QuickBooks Enterprise, Salesforce NPSP, and Wrike; intermediate or higher Excel skills required.Work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.CompensationThis is a non-exempt, hybrid role that requires 3 days onsite. CAF offers a competitive compensation package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (monthly stipend if not enrolled in medical insurance), employer paid Basic Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401k match, paid time off, and paid holidays. The salary range is $55,000-60,000 annual base salary depending on experience.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementCAF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision‑making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr