Senior Nonprofit Accountant

Mission Edge San Diego

$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of accounting experience with strong nonprofit exposure.
  • Deep understanding of accrual accounting, GAAP, and grant compliance.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary accounting resource for multiple nonprofit clients.
  • Lead full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
  • Analyze complex nonprofit accounting situations and recommend solutions.
  • Guide clients on fund restrictions, allocations, and grant reporting.
  • Communicate directly with executive directors and boards.

Benefits

  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, birthday, and volunteer time off.
  • Cell phone and internet stipend.
  • Retirement plan and health & wellness programs.
  • A culture built on trust, autonomy, and respect for professional judgment.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Mission Edge is hiring a client-facing senior-level nonprofit accounting professional who thrives on solving complex problems, advising mission-driven leaders, and using

professional judgment - not just following checklists.

Why This Role Matters:

Our clients are mission-driven organizations doing meaningful work in their communities, and they rely on us not just for accounting accuracy, but for financial clarity, compliance, and strategic guidance.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping nonprofit leaders understand the financial story behind their programs and funding.

This Is a Thinking Role:

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, asks strong questions, and can explain the why behind accounting decisions.

What You'll Actually Do:

  • Serve as the primary accounting resource for multiple nonprofit clients.
  • Lead full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
  • Analyze complex nonprofit accounting situations and recommend solutions.
  • Guide clients on fund restrictions, allocations, and grant reporting.
  • Communicate directly with executive directors and boards.


This Role Is NOT:

  • A transactional bookkeeping position.
  • A checklist-only compliance job.
  • A role where every situation has a predefined answer.


Who Thrives Here:

  • Like working directly with clients and advising leaders.
  • Are energized by solving non-routine accounting challenges.
  • Want autonomy and trust in your work.
  • Care about mission-driven organizations.


What You Bring:

  • 7-10 years of accounting experience with strong nonprofit exposure.
  • Deep understanding accrual accounting, GAAP, and grant compliance.
  • QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills.


Compensation & Work-Life Balance:

  • Salary: $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience.
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, birthday, and volunteer time off.
  • Cell phone and internet stipend.
  • Retirement plan and health & wellness programs.
  • A culture built on trust, autonomy, and respect for professional judgment.


If you are ready to use your expertise to support organizations making a difference - while working in a role that values your thinking - we would love to meet you.

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