Senior Staff Accountant

LHH; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule in Oakland near BART

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Oakland to hire a Senior Staff Accountant on a temp-to-hire basis. This role focuses on hands-on accounting, strengthening financial processes, reporting, and controls.

Key duties include County-funded contract billing, reconciliations, and financial projections, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting. The position operates in a hybrid Oakland setting near BART, offering growth in a

Qualifications

• At least 2 years nonprofit accounting experience.
• BA or BS in Accounting preferred.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Experience with County-funded contract billing.
• Knowledge of financial controls and accounting best practices.
• Experience supporting financial projections and monitoring spending against funding sources.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing for County-funded contracts.
• Prepare and complete account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and ensure financial information is accurate and timely.
• Monitor spending and ensure expenses align with appropriate funding sources.
• Prepare projections and support financial planning activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks Online.
• Review, maintain, and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Partner with internal teams to support day-to-day accounting needs.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Contract billing

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

BA in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Oakland to hire a Senior Staff Accountant on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, wants to make an impact, and can help strengthen financial processes, reporting, and controls.

This role will support a variety of accounting functions, including County-funded contract billing, reconciliations, financial reporting, projections, and ensuring spending aligns with designated funding sources.

What You'll Do

• Manage billing for County-funded contracts

• Prepare and complete account and balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with monthly financial reporting and ensure financial information is accurate and timely

• Monitor spending and ensure expenses align with appropriate funding sources

• Prepare projections and support financial planning activities

• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks Online

• Review, maintain, and strengthen internal financial controls

• Identify and implement accounting process improvements

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation

• Partner with internal teams to support day-to-day accounting needs

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of related nonprofit accounting experience required

• BA or BS in Accounting highly preferred

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

• Strong experience with account and balance sheet reconciliations

• Financial reporting experience

• Experience with County-funded contract billing

• Knowledge of financial controls and accounting best practices

• Experience supporting financial projections and monitoring spending against funding sources

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Why This Opportunity?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a long-term position

• Hybrid work schedule in Oakland in Oakland near BART

• Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization

• Opportunity for growth

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving processes and strengthening financial controls

Benefits

Benefit offerings available to LHH temporary associates may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay: $38.46- $40.86

If you're an accounting professional with nonprofit experience who enjoys digging into the numbers, managing funding requirements, and improving accounting processes, we'd love to hear from you.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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