Foundation Accounting Associate — Hybrid, SF

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.

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.