Accounting Associate

Scion Staffing, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Accounting Associate for an established private family office in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday.

The role requires 4–5+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and nonprofit/foundation experience. You will support grants, month-end close, forecasting, reporting, audits, and tax coordination in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or master’s degree preferred.
• 4–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally within nonprofit, foundation, family office, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting or preparing financial information for Boards, Finance Committees, or Audit Committees.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive financial and client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with financial systems; Sage Intacct, BILL, and Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage foundation accounting activities, including grant and vendor payments, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Develop cash flow projections, monitor funding and liquidity needs, and analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting materials for internal stakeholders, Boards, and committees.
• Coordinate audit preparation, year-end activities, and documentation requests from auditors and tax teams.
• Maintain accurate grant and payment records and collaborate with accounting, philanthropy, and tax teams.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Board materials preparation

Analytical skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or master's degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

BILL

Salesforce

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Accounting Associate for an established private family office in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its team and provide comprehensive accounting and financial support for private charitable foundations. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with nonprofit or foundation experience and enjoys working in a collaborative, service-oriented environment. The Accounting Associate will support foundation operations across grant and vendor payments, month-end close, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, audit preparation, and tax support. This position will also play an important role in anticipating future financial needs, strengthening internal processes, and partnering across accounting, philanthropy, and tax functions to support growing philanthropic activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage foundation accounting activities, including grant and vendor payments, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Develop cash flow projections, monitor funding and liquidity needs, and analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting materials for internal stakeholders, Boards, and committees.
• Coordinate audit preparation, year-end activities, and documentation requests from auditors and tax teams.
• Maintain accurate grant and payment records and collaborate with accounting, philanthropy, and tax teams.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or master’s degree preferred.
• 4–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally within a nonprofit, foundation, family office, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting or preparing financial information for Boards, Finance Committees, or Audit Committees.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive financial and client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with financial systems; Sage Intacct, BILL, and Salesforce experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers a base salary of $115,000–$130,000, depending on experience, plus an annual discretionary bonus. Our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with a 5% employer match plus an additional annual employer contribution; flexible time off; paid medical leave; 20 weeks of paid parental leave; childcare support for qualified families; commuter benefits; education assistance; and additional wellness and family benefits.

LOCATION

This position is based in San Francisco, CA and follows a hybrid schedule, with employees working onsite Tuesday through Thursday.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Staffing is an award‑winning national staffing and recruitment firm connecting leading organizations with exceptional talent. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of professionals across a wide range of industries and functions. Through our innovative recruiting and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap between organizations seeking exceptional talent and professionals seeking meaningful career opportunities. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.