Accounting Manager

Our non-profit client in Berkeley is seeking an interim Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager to provide hands-on operational and technical accounting support for 4-month engagement. This role is ideal for a senior-level candidate who can bring structure to complex accounting activities, strengthen day-to-day operations, and help the organization stay on track during a critical audit period. The position requires someone who can work independently, guide a small accounting team, and bring clarity to general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role requires 2-3 days onsite work in Berkeley and is expected to pay between $60-$75/hr. DOE.

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit readiness efforts by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and account analysis needed for year-end financial statement review
• Examine general ledger activity in detail, resolve discrepancies, and create thorough reconciliations from the ground up where needed
• Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain an accurate and timely month-end close process
• Provide senior-level accounting guidance to support ongoing accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows and keep core financial operations moving efficiently
• Oversee accounting processes at a high level, including reviewing coding accuracy and identifying opportunities to improve consistency across manual activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather source records, respond to audit-related requests, and ensure financial data is properly supported
• Offer day-to-day direction to a small accounting team, including indirect oversight of staff handling payroll and transaction processing
• Recommend practical process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support a more organized accounting environment
• Use NetSuite to review transactions, maintain financial records, and support reporting and reconciliation activities