Staff Accountant- Part Time Benefits Eligible Job at Cancer Research Institute, Burlingame, CA

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  • Cancer Research Institute
  • Burlingame, CA

Job Description

This will be a part time role at 20 hours a week

Hybrid 2 days in our Burlingame office

Pay rate is $30-$35 an hour & eligible for benefits

Role:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing expense workflows, revenue reconciliations, and month-end close processes. This role also supports the organization’s annual audit and preparation of IRS Form 990. The Staff Accountant collaborates across departments and serves as a key point of contact for internal finance-related inquiries and communications.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the following:

Expense Management and Reconciliation

  • Manage accounts payable processes and vendor payments
  • Process corporate credit card transactions
  • Review, code, and allocate invoices across departments, grants, and programs
  • Prepare and complete monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
  • Maintain vendor records, collect W-9s, and assist with 1099 reporting

 

Revenue Coordination and Reconciliation

  • Partner with the Development team to reconcile pledges, contributions, and donor revenue
  • Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain donor revenue schedules and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds

 

General Ledger, Payroll and Schedules Support

  • Record journal entries for accruals, payroll, prepaids, allocations, and adjustments
  • Maintain and reconcile accounting schedules (e.g., fixed assets, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue)
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure general ledger accuracy

 

Audit and Compliance Support

  • Assist with preparation for the annual audit, including reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
  • Support the completion of financial data for IRS Form 990, including revenue, expense allocations, and grant disclosures
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready files and contribute to compliance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with non-finance staff
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

 

OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience supporting nonprofit audits and IRS Form 990 preparation
  • Familiarity with GAAP, fund accounting, and tracking of restricted grants
  • Knowledge of audit documentation and external reporting requirements
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements
  • Proficiency with accounting and productivity tools such as Sage Intacct, Salesforce, Bill.com, Divvy, Google Workspace, and Asana

Benefits :

  • 100% covered Health Insurance , Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Long term & Short term disability
  • 403b
  • Paid Time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits tailored to factors such as location, role complexity, and experience.

This will be a part time role at 20 hours a week

Hybrid 2 days in our Burlingame office

Pay rate is $30-$35 an hour & eligible for benefits

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office,

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