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About the Role

The Accounting Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting programs funded by various sources, including city, county, state, federal, foundations, and private funding. This position oversees daily accounting operations and supervises accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, timely reimbursement requests, compliance with funding regulations, strong internal controls, and supports audits, budget development, nonprofit accounting standards, and government funding requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor two accountants.
Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Review payroll journal entries and benefit reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Serve as the backup to the Director of Finance and oversee daily accounting operations when the Director is unavailable.
Prepare monthly financial statements.
Review balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with Board financial reports.
Assist with annual operating budget preparation.
Prepare financial analyses for the Director of Finance.
Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow planning.
Coordinate annual audit schedules.
Prepare audit workpapers.
Assist with Single Audit documentation.
Maintain internal controls.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Supervise accounting staff performance.
Train employees on accounting procedures.
Develop workflow improvements.
Cross-train staff to ensure business continuity.
Support budget preparation and forecasting.
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Cross-train with other finance staff to provide backup support.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
Experience with government grants.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with Sage, Blackbaud, Rippling, Ramp, and Carbon preferred.
CPA is preferred.
Ability to work additional hours during month-end close, audits, and fiscal year-end.
Ability to perform essential job duties in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, using a computer, reviewing financial documents, and participating in meetings.
Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through written correspondence with staff, vendors, auditors, funders, and other stakeholders.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move office materials, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills
GAAP knowledge
Nonprofit accounting knowledge
Government grants experience
Sage experience preferred
Blackbaud experience preferred
Rippling experience preferred
Ramp experience preferred
Carbon experience preferred
CPA preferred

Location

office-based

Work Type

full-time

Experience Level

5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience
2+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

About the Company

Mission Action (www.misstionaction.org) is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible. We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity

equal-opportunity employer
values lived experience
seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible
encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District
Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.