[Remote] Senior Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nortia Staffing is a company specializing in Human Resources, Accounting, and Administrative Staffing. They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a medium-sized non-profit in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are accurate, complete, and properly supported
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reclassifications
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and process depreciation and prepaid expense amortization entries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Serve as a key contributor during the annual audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with data collection and preparation for IRS Form 990 and related tax filings
• Manage the distribution and filing of 1099 forms and respond to vendor inquiries
• Support implementation of audit recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate coding
• Reconcile credit card transactions and statements
• Administer the company credit card program and serve as the primary point of contact for related questions
• Develop training materials and provide onboarding and ongoing education regarding expense reimbursement procedures
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed
• Assist finance leadership with special projects and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, Programs, and other cross-functional teams
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Skills

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years within a nonprofit organization
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis
• Experience working with cloud-based accounting and financial systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a remote environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Concur, Salesforce, or similar cloud-based platforms
• Experience supporting audits and nonprofit tax filings

Benefits

• 100% remote but ideal candidate lives in the EST time zone

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