Do you have 3+ years of accounting experience, including cash receipts and general ledger transactions?

Are you comfortable with debits and credits, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records?

Do you have experience with Sage and CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Nimble?

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for a professional membership association. This is a fully remote, temporary opportunity lasting approximately 2–3 months for an accounting professional who can support transaction processing, cash receipts, and account reconciliations.

ORGANIZATION: Professional Membership Association

LOCATION: Fully Remote

POSITION TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

SCHEDULE: Full-time

DURATION: Temporary, approximately 3 months

HOURLY PAY: $33/hr-$35/hr

Is This Your Dream Job?

The Senior Staff Accountant will support the Finance team by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and that account balances are properly reconciled. This role will primarily focus on cash receipts, general ledger activity, debits and credits, and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to step into an established accounting process with minimal ramp-up time.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a nonprofit or membership-based organization.
• Hands-on experience processing and recording cash receipts.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, debits and credits, and balance sheet accounts.
• Experience completing account reconciliations and researching discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Sage accounting software.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or Salesforce-based CRM platforms; experience with Nimble, powered by Salesforce, is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Cash Receipts & Transaction Processing

• Process and record cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review transaction details and supporting documentation to ensure entries are complete and properly recorded.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to cash receipts and transaction records.
• Maintain organized documentation to support accounting activity.

General Ledger & Account Reconciliation

• Review and maintain general ledger transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Apply a solid understanding of debits and credits when recording and reviewing transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances or unusual balances.
• Ensure account balances are supported by accurate records and appropriate documentation.
• Assist with routine accounting tasks and month-end close activities as needed.

Accounting Systems & Data Accuracy

• Use Sage to enter, review, and maintain accounting transactions.
• Work with relevant CRM or membership data in Nimble, powered by Salesforce, as needed to support accurate financial records.
• Identify inconsistencies between transaction records and supporting information.
• Collaborate with Finance team members to resolve questions and maintain reliable financial data.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience in nonprofit accounting or with a professional membership association.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Experience working with membership databases or Salesforce-based platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn existing processes and contribute during a short-term assignment.

We’d love to hear from you!

Please apply using this link. The deadline to apply is 11/03/2026

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