Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support an organization in Eugene, Oregon through a Contract assignment expected to continue for 6-8 week. This role may be performed remotely or onsite and will focus on strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, supporting audit readiness, and improving the accuracy of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit fund accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
Responsibilities:
- Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and support for the month-end close process.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Update and maintain budget information within QuickBooks Online to support timely financial oversight.
- Prepare audit schedules, organize supporting documentation, and assist with the annual audit process from planning through follow-up.
- Develop financial reports and analytical summaries in Excel for leadership review and decision-making.
- Support full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including subledger activity review and accurate posting of accounting entries.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and related materials in accordance with organizational reporting needs.
- Help document and refine accounting procedures while providing support during team restructuring and hiring transitions.
- Background in nonprofit accounting, including 501(c)(3) and fund accounting practices.
- Hands-on experience preparing for audits and assembling documentation for external auditors.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, complete reconciliations, and manage subledger-related accounting work.
- Experience producing financial statements and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records.
- Ability to work independently in either a remote or onsite environment while meeting deadlines in a Contract role.