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...