Staff Accountant (Non-Profit)

Company: Proven Recruiting

Location: San Diego, CA

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-05-19

About this role

Staff Accountant Opportunity
Want to have your voice heard? We’re partnering with a highly respected, mission-driven nonprofit on a Staff Accountant role supporting a collaborative and growing finance team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on accounting role with exposure across general ledger, fund accounting, audit, and budgeting within an organization making a meaningful impact in the community. If you’re looking to grow your accounting skillset in a purpose-driven environment with strong leadership and stability, apply now.


What you'll do:

  • Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Record and allocate daily contributions, gaining exposure to fund accounting
  • Assist with AP processing including invoices and disbursements
  • Support grant payments, tracking, and reporting
  • Assist with budgeting and variance analysis
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare audit schedules and assist with external audits

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 2–5 years of accounting experience with strong general ledger exposure
  • Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Open to a hands-on role in a collaborative, “all hands on deck” environment

Why work here:

  • Mission-driven organization with meaningful community impact
  • Stable, well-established nonprofit with strong local reputation
  • Tight-knit, collaborative team with strong tenure

What does this position pay?
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, qualifications/certifications, experience level, and geographic location.


The expected range for this role is $80,000 - $86,000 annual base compensation. Please note this range is an estimate and actual may v...

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