Senior Accountant

Direct message the job poster from Hampton Nonprofit Management Nonprofit CFO / COO / CEO - Founder of Hampton Nonprofit Management - Small Nonprofit Evangelist - SDBJ CFO of the Year Finalist 2023 Introduction Early-stage, nonprofit-obsessed, boutique consulting firm seeks an experienced, mission-driven accounting professional to join our growing team. This Senior Accountant position offers the right candidate a chance to build meaningful connections while deepening their financial expertise in the nonprofit sector. Ideal for an accountant ready to level up from transactional work into client advising, complex reconciliations, and multi-entity reporting — without the bummer of a traditional corporate environment. Salary range $60k - $75k annually. Remote first, 35 hour work week, unlimited vacation, flexible scheduling, pro work / life balance, health benefits and 401k. About Hampton Nonprofit Management Saving the world, one spreadsheet at a time We are a referral-only boutique consulting firm that provides CFO / COO / Executive Director support and ongoing management services to nonprofit and mission-based organizations in San Diego and Southern California. We specialize in all the boring things ( finance, accounting, HR, operations ) that make magic and mission possible. We are in the weeds, in the board rooms, at the fundraising lunches and at the strategic planning retreats. We believe in high touch, deep impact engagements that generate meaningful and tangible results of quality that surprise clients and leads to a robust referral pipeline. Founded in 2019, we currently have twenty five ongoing nonprofit clients, have provided excellent service to close to one hundred organizations since inception, and continue to grow. About The Position As Senior Accountant, you’ll provide advanced accounting support for multiple accounts. You will handle complex accounting processes, lead month‑end close, support financial reporting and analysis, and serve as a resource to both clients and internal staff. This position bridges the gap between Accountant and Controller, providing advanced accounting oversight without the broader advisory and forecasting duties of the Controller role. Responsibilities General Accounting – keep a clean general ledger for our clients, with timely and accurate journal entries, AP, AR, bank and credit card transactions. Monthly Close – ensure that books are accurate, complete, and reconciled each month. Report Building – using excel wizardry, build custom workbooks and financial reconciliations to solve problems and answer questions. Support for Accountant Team – act as a resource for junior accounting members of our team and on‑site client accountants, reinforcing technical best‑practices and company policies. Mission Minded – with an understanding of what really matters to our clients, make decisions that prioritize mission returns and programmatic impact. Customer Service – become a trusted, valued, and liked member of client management teams. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience. Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred. QuickBooks native. Strong understanding of GAAP. Customer service focused with great communication, both internally and with our clients. Ability to simultaneously self‑manage multiple priorities and overlapping deadlines. Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently. Personal drive to make a meaningful difference in your community. This position offers an accelerated growth track into a Controller or Financial Manager role by offering tons of hands‑on experience in real‑world situations with multiple clients and one‑on‑one career development that will support professional growth in multiples versus what you would see a traditional nonprofit job. Work / Life Balance Remote first, with a flexible 35/hours per week and unlimited vacation. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Learn more at Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting Industries Accounting, Non-profit Organizations, and Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr