Staff Accountant- Part time Remote
Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94601, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting
Non-Profit Staff Accountant – Revenue, Grants & Contracts (Part-Time, Remote)
Location:
Remote (Bay Area candidates preferred)
Schedule:
Part-Time, 15-20 hours per week
Duration:
Contract through June 2027, with potential for contract-to-hire
Compensation: $32-38 per hour (DOE)
Start Date:
Late September 2026
About the Opportunity
A Bay Area organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support ongoing accounting operations related to fee-for-service contracts, revenue recognition, and financial reconciliations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, managing multiple funding streams, and ensuring financial accuracy in a dynamic environment.
This position is 100% remote and offers a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate will be available to handle time-sensitive accounting matters throughout the week while completing the remainder of their hours on a flexible schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting activities related to revenue, grants, and contracts
- Review and reconcile fee-for-service revenue transactions and contract activity
- Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Analyze contract billing and revenue recognition to ensure accuracy
- Monitor grants and funding sources, ensuring proper accounting treatment
- Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities
- Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Research and resolve discrepancies and accounting issues
- Collaborate with operational teams regarding contracts, invoicing, and revenue tracking
- Maintain organized documentation and support audit and compliance requests
Schedule & Flexibility
- 15-20 hours per week
- Ideal availability of 3-4 hours per day for urgent or time-sensitive accounting matters
- Remaining hours can be worked flexibly based on candidate preference
- Monday through Thursday schedule is acceptable if preferred
- Potential opportunity for additional hours based on workload and candidate experience
Growth Opportunity
This engagement is expected to continue through June 2027 and may transition into a contract-to-hire opportunity. There may also be opportunities to support accounts payable, administrative, or office operations functions in the future for candidates with relevant experience.
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