Staff Accountant

Now CFO, Llc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Now CFO, Llc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, on-site engagement with a nonprofit client. You will handle core accounting tasks and work closely with the client’s finance team during the consulting period.

This role offers growth potential to a permanent position, exposure to nonprofit fund accounting, and a hands-on, detail-oriented environment that values accuracy and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, with non-profit accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working fully on-site
• Great Plains experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
• Assist with fund accounting, restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and grant tracking.
• Support financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external requirements.
• Assist with audits, reviews, and financial documentation requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

Skills

Non-profit accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Bellevue, WA

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 base salary

Engagement Type: Consulting Engagement with Potential for Full-Time Hire

About The Opportunity

We are partnering with a mission-driven organization in the Bellevue area to identify a Staff Accountant to join our consulting team in a full-time, on-site capacity. This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys being hands‑on, values structure and accuracy, and has experience working in non‑profit environments.

This engagement offers the opportunity to work closely with the client’s internal finance team while providing the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role with the organization at the conclusion of the consulting engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards
• Assist with fund accounting, restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and grant tracking
• Support financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external requirements
• Assist with audits, reviews, and financial documentation requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of accounting experience, with non-profit accounting experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles
• Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working fully on-site
• Ability to adapt in a consulting-style environment
• Great Plains experience would be a plus.

Why This Role

• Full-time, on-site role with competitive base compensation
• Exposure to a consulting environment while embedded with a single client
• Opportunity for conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs
• Work with a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact