Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor

Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor Position: Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor Program: Based out of Mission Action Administrative Office Reports to: Director of Finance Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 annual commensurate with experience. Full-time, exempt position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, paid holiday, paid sick leave, generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess, and 401(K) with employer matching. About the Organization: Mission Action nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society. As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, we work to improve lives on an individual level as well as affect broader social change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing. We work together across programs to address homelessness, lack of affordable housing, and to support immigrant rights in order to meet the complex needs of our communities and collectively address the root causes of suffering and injustice. To learn more about our organization's model and impact, we encourage you to watch the video Position Summary The Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting programs funded by the City and County of San Francisco, state and federal grants, foundations, and private funding sources. This position oversees daily accounting operations and supervises accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. Working closely with the Director of Finance, program managers, contracts staff, and finance leadership, the position ensures accurate financial reporting, timely reimbursement requests, compliance with funding regulations, strong internal controls, and support for audits, budget development, nonprofit accounting standards, and government funding requirements. Accounting Operations Supervise and mentor two accountants. Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close. Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts. Manage and oversee the complete payroll reconciliation process including multi-grant allocation, manual PTO supplement, and Sage integration reconciliation. Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Oversee corporate card expense review and approval in Ramp, confirm grant coding accuracy before Sage sync, and manage the weekly transaction review cadence. Serve as the backup to the Director of Finance and oversee daily accounting operations when the Director is unavailable Prepare monthly financial statements. Review balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with Board financial reports. Assist with annual operating budget preparation. Prepare financial analyses for the Director of Finance. Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow planning. Audit & Compliance Assist with Single Audit documentation. Maintain internal controls. Ensure compliance with grant requirements. Staff Supervision Supervise accounting staff performance. Train employees on accounting procedures. Develop workflow improvements. Cross-train staff to ensure business continuity. Other Responsibilities Support budget preparation and forecasting. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls. Cross-train with other finance staff to provide backup support. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience with CCSF monitoring requirements, familiarity with the Standard Monitoring Form, and understanding of allowable cost documentation for City and County of San Francisco contracts. Experience maintaining and applying cost allocation methodologies across multiple funding sources including managing indirect cost rates and shared cost documentation. 5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience. 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting. Experience with government grants. Advanced Excel skills. Experience with Sage Intacct, Rippling, Ramp, and Carbon preferred. CPA is preferred. Working Conditions office-based. Ability to work additional hours during month-end close, audits, and fiscal year-end. Physical Demands Ability to perform essential job duties in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, using a computer, reviewing financial documents, and participating in meetings. Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through written correspondence with staff, vendors, auditors, funders, and other stakeholders. Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move office materials, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Equal Opportunity Mission Action ( is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible. We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Action LLC