Job Specifications
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Accountant for a mission-driven, community-focused organization. This is a full-time, contract (with potential for conversion) hybrid role based in San Francisco.
Position Overview
This Senior Accountant role provides essential leadership and hands-on accounting support to ensure strong financial stewardship within a values-driven organization. The position partners closely with internal teams to maintain accurate financial systems, strengthen internal controls, and support transparent reporting. This role is ideal for a proactive, collaborative accounting professional who enjoys both detailed work and cross-functional partnership.
PERKS
Competitive hourly pay rate of $45-50/hour, plus eligibility for benefits after 30 days on assignment
Inclusive, mission-aligned workplace culture that values collaboration, belonging, and professional growth
Hybrid work schedule
Responsibilities
Maintain the general ledger and manage day-to-day accounting transactions including payables, receivables, payroll entries, and cash activity
Lead month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Oversee accounts payable and vendor processes, approvals, and compliance with internal policies
Partner cross-functionally to reconcile revenue, contributions, and system integrations between financial and donor platforms
Prepare and support grant, contract, and government invoicing, audits, and external reporting requirements
Supervise and support Accounting team members while improving workflows and internal controls
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting operations in complex or growing environments
Working knowledge of nonprofit or mission-driven financial practices and internal controls
Experience using cloud-based accounting and financial management systems
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative communication style and commitment to accuracy, equity, and continuous improvement
Compensation And Benefits
This career opportunity provides a starting hourly pay of $45 to $50.00 DOE with room for further career growth over time, plus medical, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available! This is an awesome opportunity that will provide valuable experience in the nonprofit sector and work as part of a terrific team!
About Our Search Firm
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
About the Company
Do you need to hire exceptional talent? Scion Staffing, Inc. is an award-winning national executive recruitment firm and staffing agency that will connect you to the talent you need! Our specialized divisions serve seven distinct areas: Corporate, Nonprofit, and Information Technology (IT), Creative, Medical and Nonprofit and Corporate Executive Search. Our firm has been recognized on the list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the world by Forbes, and the Business Times as a leading firm for the past sixteen years runnin...
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