Job Title: General Ledger / Payroll Accountant - Nonprofit

Location: Oakland area (100% Onsite)
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000/year
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Perm

Are you a skilled General Ledger Accountant with experience in a nonprofit environment? Do you thrive in a hands-on accounting role while driving process improvements, such as AP automation? If you're an accounting professional passionate about making an impact, this could be your next exciting opportunity!

About Us:
We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Danville area seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Ledger Accountant to join our team. You'll work onsite alongside a collaborative group, helping us optimize financial processes and maintain accurate accounting records.

What We're Looking For:

• General Ledger expertise: At least 3 years of GL accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP) automation and ability to support AP process improvements.
• Light Accounts Receivable (AR) experience, including collections and payment postings.
• Experience with MIP accounting software is highly preferred.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus, especially knowledge of fund accounting.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage General Ledger activities, including monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensuring timely financial close.
• Support the optimization of AP automation processes, collaborating with the team to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Assist with light AR duties: posting payments, handling collections, and reconciling accounts.
• Maintain accurate and detailed financial records in compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Provide support for audits and reporting requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Work onsite in a collaborative and mission-driven environment in the Danville area.
• Competitive compensation of $80,000 - $85,000/year, based on experience.
• Opportunity for Direct Hire or Temp-to-Perm, allowing you to explore the best fit for your career goals.
• Be part of an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MIP software and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
• 3+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work onsite full-time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.