Senior Accountant

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Accountant for a highly regarded nonprofit arts and cultural institution. This is a temporary, project-based opportunity based in the Pasadena/Los Angeles, California area, with onsite work preferred; highly qualified candidates may also be considered for hybrid or fully remote arrangements.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Accountant / Tax Manager will provide high-level accounting and tax support to the CFO and accounting team during a critical period of increased workload, tax deadlines, audit activity, and internal transitions. This individual will play a key role in preparing Form 990 and 990-PF returns, with a particular emphasis on private foundation tax work, while assisting with additional accounting and financial projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nonprofit tax and accounting professional seeking a flexible, high-impact consulting engagement with a respected mission-driven organization.

PERKS:

• Competitive pay of $60–$70 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, offering flexibility within standard business hours.
• Flexible work arrangement, with onsite preferred and potential hybrid or fully remote consideration for highly qualified candidates.
• Make an immediate impact during a focused 6–8 week project-based engagement supporting critical accounting and tax initiatives.
• Partner directly with senior financial leadership while contributing your expertise to a respected nonprofit arts and cultural organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and support Form 990 and Form 990-PF tax returns, including work related to private foundations and nonprofit entities.
• Partner directly with the CFO, Controller, and accounting team to address priority accounting and tax projects during a high-volume period.
• Assist with tax deadlines, audit-related projects, financial reporting, and accounting data analysis.
• Prepare and analyze insurance renewal schedules, retirement plan reporting, and other financial schedules as assigned.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to organize, analyze, reconcile, and present accounting and financial information.
• Provide additional project-based accounting support and quickly adapt to evolving priorities and internal assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience preparing Form 990 and Form 990-PF returns, with private foundation tax experience strongly preferred.
• Strong nonprofit accounting, tax, financial analysis, and reconciliation capabilities; experience supporting foundations or similarly structured nonprofit organizations is highly beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working with complex accounting and financial data.
• Experience with Sage 100 and/or FileMaker Pro is beneficial, along with the ability to quickly learn new systems and internal processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and collaborate effectively with CFO- and Controller-level leadership.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This temporary opportunity offers an hourly pay rate of $60–$70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The assignment is expected to last approximately 6–8 weeks at 20 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility within standard office hours of approximately 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Onsite work in the Pasadena/Los Angeles area is preferred, though hybrid or fully remote arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. This is currently anticipated to be a project-based engagement; however, the organization may consider longer-term possibilities for an exceptional candidate based on organizational needs.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

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.

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