Senior Accountant

National Center for Youth Law

. Report to the Senior Controller as a member of the Operations Team .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $82,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in nonprofit accounting, particularly in restricted grant fund management, cost allocations, and compliance with GAAP. Proficient in financial reporting, budget preparation, and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to organizational missions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Accounting ExperienceRestricted Grant Fund AccountingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyGAAP KnowledgeSage and Intacct Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Grant BudgetingCost AllocationsFinancial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationBank ReconciliationAccounts Payable ProcessingFinancial Projections AnalysisData ManipulationPayroll Processing1099 Processing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SageIntacctExcelYoozDatabases

Industry Keywords

GAAP ComplianceNonprofit Financial ManagementGrant ReportingConfidentialityEquity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Controller as a member of the Operations Team
Manage restricted grant/fund accounting, cost allocations, grant budgeting, and grant reporting
Draft grant budgets, budget modifications, multi-year spend-down projections, and funder-ready financial reports
Monitor spending against grant budgets and flag variances and funding gaps
Track restricted and unrestricted grant funds and ensure compliance with GAAP and funder requirements
Own and update the organization’s cost allocation methodology
Process payroll reports and maintain staff salary and time allocations across funding sources
Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, deferred revenue, and grant revenue recognition
Reconcile monthly bank statements and maintain general ledger account schedules
Review transaction-level accounting work for accuracy
Prepare and analyze confidential financial projections and cost models
Process accounts payable using Yooz
Collect vendor W-9s, certificates of insurance, and ACH information
Process annual 1099s and monthly credit card statements
Track consultant and sub-grantee insurance requirements and nonprofit status
Maintain electronic accounting records and contract files and monitor contract renewals
Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices with supporting documentation
Reconcile contributions with development staff and ensure accurate donor records
Process mail and maintain office supplies and the office environment
Provide basic technical support during in-office meetings
Prepare documentation for annual audits and 990 filings
Perform other duties requested by the Senior Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressively responsible nonprofit accounting experience, including hands-on experience with restricted grant/fund accounting and cost allocations
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
Proficiency with Sage, Intacct, databases, and data manipulation
Working knowledge of GAAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Highly organized and systematic, with excellent time and project management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Friendly, customer-service orientation
Experience handling sensitive financial, payroll, and personnel information with discretion and sound judgment
Strict adherence to confidentiality
Commitment to NCYL's mission and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to apply a racial and social justice lens that centers the voices of children, youth, and their families
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Some travel required
Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area
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Original, personally-written resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous vacation and sick benefits
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Employer contribution to a retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
At-will employment
Hybrid work arrangement