Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location Burlingame, CA 94010 Date Posted April 03, 2026 Job ID 14408 Employment Type Contract Pay rate $35/hour Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Staff Accountant for a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting impactful programs. This is an onsite opportunity based in Burlingame, CA.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced accountant looking for your next contract opportunity? This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment and enjoys a blend of payroll and accounting responsibilities. In this position, you will support full-cycle accounting operations, payroll processing, and financial reporting while working closely with the Controller and finance team.

PERKS:

Competitive hourly pay of $35-$44/hour, depending on experience Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with payroll, audits, and financial reporting Potential for assignment extension based on performance and organizational needs Collaborative, mission-driven team environment Employer-provided equipment and consistent full-time schedule (40 hours/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process payroll and support payroll-related functions using ADP Workforce Now Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation Maintain accuracy of financial data and ensure compliance with internal controls Support accounting operations using systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge Collaborate with the Controller and finance team on ongoing accounting initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in payroll processing and accounting operations Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations Proficiency with accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Financial Edge High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This temporary opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of $35-$44/hour, depending on experience, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. The assignment is anticipated to last approximately 3 months, with potential for extension. This role provides valuable exposure to payroll, accounting operations, and audit support within a respected nonprofit organization.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.