Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant (Contract-to-Hire)

Onsite in Moraga, CA

This role is open due to an immediate need for additional accounting support while the organization continues efforts to hire a full-time employee. To accelerate onboarding and maintain continuity, the team is seeking a contract-to-hire Senior Accountant who can step in quickly and manage critical accounting operations. The position will focus on general ledger management, close activities, reconciliations, and process improvement within a higher-education-focused environment.

• Experience in nonprofit, higher education, or public accounting (including candidates directly out of public accounting).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Colleague or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Background that ensures experience with:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Operational and Corporate Accounting
  • Month‑end and year‑end Close Activities
  • Manual or semi‑manual accounting environments
• Nice to have:
  Familiarity with Quick Books or similar small‑business accounting systems.

• Higher Education accounting experience (e.g., Grants Accounting).
• Exposure to or capability in technical accounting topics.
• Experience in environments using specialized college/university accounting systems.

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