Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a growing Non-Profit organization that is seeking an Accountant/Financial Reporting Accountant. The client is amission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community through responsible stewardship of financial resources. We are seeking a skilled accounting professional with public accounting experience in government and/or nonprofit sectors to strengthen our financial operations and support long-term sustainability.
Position Overview:
The Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting, compliance, and analysis for the organization. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Experience with public pension, finance, investment accounting, or retirement benefits is highly valued, though not required.
Responsibilities:
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable government regulations.
- Assist with audits, grant compliance, and external financial reporting requirements.
- Support budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with leadership on financial strategies to advance the organization’s mission.
- (Preferred) Provide insight into investment accounting, retirement benefits, or pension-related reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required).
- 3+ years of public accounting experience in government and/or nonprofit clients (required).
- Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff.
- (Preferred) Experience with public pensions, investment accounting, or retirement benefit plans.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.