Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain the integrity of financial reporting.



Location:
San Francisco, CA. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, 3 days/week in the office.



Job Description:
This is a highly visible, hands-on role that will contribute to financial accuracy, process improvement, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment with evolving processes.



Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger and sub-ledger activity, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and restricted funding activity
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet schedules
• Oversee invoicing, collections, and aging analysis to ensure timely receipt of funds
• Monitor restricted funding and contract-related expenditures for compliance with budget and terms
• Prepare cash flow reporting and support cash forecasting activities
• Review journal entries, account balances, and financial transactions for accuracy
• Maintain proper documentation, record retention, and audit-ready support schedules
• Support fixed asset tracking and reconciliation processes
• Assist with audits, filings, and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and accounting best practices
• Support KPI tracking and reporting for management
• Participate in ad hoc accounting projects and operational initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger and financial reporting exposure
• Nonprofit experience required
• Grants donations experience required
• Heavy operational accounting / full-cycle accounting
• Heavy month-end close ownership
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or working with restricted funding preferred

Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice


Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .


Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.