ob Title: Temporary Staff Accountant
Location: Midtown Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Temporary
Hourly Pay Range: $31.25 - $38.46
Recruiting Firm: Ledgent, a Roth Staffing company

Overview:
Ledgent is partnering with a community-focused nonprofit organization in Midtown Sacramento to identify a reliable and detail-oriented Temporary Staff Accountant. This role supports the day-to-day financial operations of the organization and is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in general accounting who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries for routine financial transactions, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, and liabilities, on a regular basis.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accurate coding.
• Support monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and update financial records in accordance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with payroll journal entries and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Monitor and record bank transactions; perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and provide financial support.
• Help prepare financial statements and internal reports for leadership review.
• Participate in audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
• Perform other accounting-related duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting, preferably within a nonprofit or service-oriented organization.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

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.