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Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This Staff Accountant position will strengthen the accounting team by supporting daily financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit reporting and regulatory standards. Working closely with finance leadership, the person in this Staff Accountant role will contribute to budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit readiness in a fully onsite environment.
Job Responsibility
Manage general ledger activity and record routine as well as adjusting journal entries with a high level of accuracy
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations to verify balances and resolve discrepancies promptly
Support period-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping finalize financial results
Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related entries to ensure proper coding and timely recording
Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for finance leadership and board-level reporting needs
Monitor restricted and unrestricted funding to maintain accurate classification, reporting, and grant-related expense tracking
Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting external reviews or examinations
Contribute to budget development, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analysis while identifying unusual trends or variances
Strengthen compliance and internal controls by following established accounting procedures and recommending process improvements where appropriate
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
2–5 years of accounting experience is required
nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of double-entry accounting and general ledger maintenance
Ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with grant tracking, fund accounting, and nonprofit compliance requirements is preferred
Experience with corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax reporting is a plus
Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in an onsite setting
Nice to have
nonprofit accounting experience
Familiarity with grant tracking, fund accounting, and nonprofit compliance requirements
Experience with corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax reporting
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance