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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Colma, California
Description
Job Description
Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Fixed Assets
Non-Profit Organization
Location: Onsite in Colma, CA
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for making an impact? Our client, a reputable non-profit organization based in Colma, CA, is hiring a Senior Accountant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on general ledger maintenance, fixed asset accounting, and Sage Intacct expertise.
Responsibilities
General Ledger Management: Oversee and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards.
Fixed Asset Accounting: Manage the organization’s fixed asset register, track depreciation, and perform asset disposals or adjustments as needed.
Month-End and Year-End Close: Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate financial close.
Financial Reporting: Assist in generating financial statements, board-level reports, and other performance metrics essential to organizational operations.
Audit Support: Provide documentation and respond to auditor inquiries related to fixed assets and general ledger balances.
ERP System Management: Leverage Sage Intacct to maintain and improve accounting workflows, including GL integration, fixed asset tracking, and reporting enhancements.
Internal Controls: Assist with implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaboration: Partner with other teams within the organization, such as development and program managers, to ensure proper tracking and reporting on fund and grant-related transactions.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with non-profit organizations. Experience managing general ledger and fixed assets processes is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Sage Intacct is required. Strong Excel skills are a must, with abilities in complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of non-profit fiscal rules, GAAP standards, and fund accounting principles is essential.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with grant accounting or restricted funds management in a non-profit context.
Experience with audit preparation and liaising with external auditors.
Knowledge of job-specific AI tools (e.g., financial automation systems) is a plus.
Why Join?
Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a cause that impacts the community and contributes to meaningful change.
Professional Growth: Join a team dedicated to excellence while growing your expertise in non-profit accounting systems and processes.
Collegial Environment: Work with a talented and passionate team committed to shared success.
This is a full-time, onsite position in Colma, CA. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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