Sr. Staff Accountant

About the role

A growing nonprofit in Salinas, California is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support key financial operations and help strengthen the organization’s mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Assist with budget tracking, grant reporting, and audit preparation
• Analyze financial data and help identify process improvements
• Partner with internal teams to support day-to-day accounting operations
• Help maintain strong internal controls and accurate documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work in a senior-level staff or senior accountant capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes in a complex accounting environment
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation
• Proven ability to complete account reconciliations accurately and resolve reconciling items efficiently
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash-related records
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Access to company 401(k) plan

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the employee and the organization.

Contact

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button. For more information, connect with Staffing Director Scott G. Moore on LinkedIn.