Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Hybrid | Temp or Temp-to-Hire | San Rafael | $33–$36/hour

Are you an accounting professional seeking a meaningful opportunity where your work supports equitable education for all students?

In this role, you'll support the organization’s fiscal operations by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You’ll play a key role in keeping financial data accurate, organized, and compliant—while contributing to a mission that makes a real impact in public education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit based in San Rafael and contribute to work that matters.

Position Highlights:

• Start: ASAP

• Duration: 3+ months, with potential for temp-to-hire

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

• Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in San Rafael (near SMART station), 2 days remote

• Requirements: Offer contingent on successful background check

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and reconcile accounting records for A/P, A/R, payroll, and benefits

• Prepare, code, and verify financial data; reconcile forms and financial documents

• Process invoices, requisitions, and financial transactions including journal and budget entries

• Reconcile accounts such as payroll, cash, and bank statements

• Maintain records for capital assets and inventory for reporting and audits

• Support payroll functions, including preparing timesheets and tracking leave balances

• Maintain employee files related to payroll, contracts, and accounting

We're looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, including general ledger and fund/program accounting

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable/receivable and payroll preferred

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business, or public administration preferred

• Accounting and financial management systems experience (QSS, Escape, or Frontline a plus)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment