Staff Accountant
Santa Rosa, California | Contract To Perm | $30.00 - $35.00
November 21, 2025 | Job ID: 2188263
Job Summary
Staff Accountant
You are a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with strong general accounting experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven nonprofit environment. You are comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities, supporting AP/AR functions, and maintaining accurate financial records while collaborating with a friendly, tight-knit finance team. You excel in environments where you can wear different hats, jump in where needed, and contribute to improving accounting processes during periods of transition and change.
This position pays: $30-35/hour depending on experience
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
What you will be doing:
- Supporting AP, AR, cash applications, and general accounting functions
- Processing invoices, payments, timesheets, and daily transactions
- Completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate general ledger entries
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities
- Supporting the Controller and Staff Accountants with overflow work
- Collaborating with a finance team in a friendly, fast-paced nonprofit environment
- Utilizing Sage Intacct for accounting processes (recently implemented)
- Contributing to process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls
What you bring:
- Experience in AP, AR, cash applications, reconciliations, and general accounting
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle a variety of responsibilities smoothly
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through in a high-volume environment
- Nonprofit accounting experience (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct ERP required
- Positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Comfort working onsite and collaborating with a small, supportive accounting department
- Ability to maintain quality and consistency during periods of transition
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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Keith Welch
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If You’re Looking For A New Opportunity, The Recruiting And Staffing Experts At Nelson Connects Can Help. We Work With Companies Of All Types And Sizes Across All Industries. We Help People Like You Find Exciting Roles With Employers Ranging From Fortune 100, Government, And Nonprofit Organizations To Local Businesses, Industry Leaders, And The Most Agile Start-Ups. The Candidates We Work With Appreciate Our Responsive Approach, Genuine Relationships, And Exceptional Service. With A Commitment To Transparency, Authenticity, And Credibility, We Look Forward To Our Jobs Every Day, And We’re Excited To Help You Find The Job You’ve Been Looking For.
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Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly Benefits Offered Include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + State Mandated Benefits.
EEO Statement: Nelson Connects is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other classification protected by law.
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