Staff Accountant

Client: Well-established nonprofit organization
Job title: Staff Accountant (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Newark, NJ (5 days/week onsite)
Pay Rate: $33-35/hour
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

A well-established nonprofit organization serving the Newark community is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in a mission‑driven environment.

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial reporting
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Support audit preparation and provide requested documentation
• Track and analyze financial transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Assist with budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 1-2+ years of accounting experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Sage MIP preferred, but not required
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan or similar retirement benefits.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact  .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training
• licensure and certification requirements
• office location and other geographic considerations
• other business and organizational needs

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).