Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller | Temp-to-Hire | $60–$65/hr
A highly respected mission driven organization is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide elevated support to the finance department as they head into fiscal year end and an active audit cycle.
This role offers an opportunity to step into meaningful work that supports the organization’s mission while keeping core accounting operations running smoothly.
This engagement is structured as temp-to-hire and is ideal for a seasoned Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller who enjoys both hands-on execution and team leadership.
Location: 100% onsite (hybrid possible if converted) Background Check & Drug Screen: Hire contingent on clear criminal background check and drug screen
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and support month end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Review journal entries for GAAP compliance
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including investment related activity
- Assist with preparing audit schedules and providing documentation for external auditors
- Provide guidance to accounting staff, including Senior Accountant and Payroll Accounting Specialist
- Oversee payroll processes and provide backup support to the Payroll Accounting Specialist as needed
- Support Accounts Payable and Billing functions as needed
- Help maintain continuity in daily workflows and ensure critical processes have adequate coverage
- Assist with fixed asset accounting, capital project tracking, and related reporting
- Contribute to internal control improvements and policy updates
- Monitor cash activity, prepare transfers, and oversee bank reconciliations
- Participate in quarterly and annual reporting responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Nonprofit experience and CPA credentials are preferred
- Strong background as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller
- Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices
- Experience supporting or managing month end close and audits
- Hands on payroll experience, with the ability to review and step in when needed
- Ability to supervise and collaborate with accounting team members
- Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with modern accounting systems (NetSuite a plus)
- Detail oriented, steady under deadlines, and comfortable jumping into an active workload
https://jobs.perfecttiming.com/jobs/18323
Skills Required
- Strong background as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller
- Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices
- Experience supporting or managing month-end close and audits
- Hands-on payroll experience with ability to review and step in when needed
- Ability to supervise and collaborate with accounting team members
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Familiarity with modern accounting systems (NetSuite a plus)
- Nonprofit experience
- CPA credential
- Detail oriented and able to work under deadlines and active workloads
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