Nonprofit
Published 1/8/26 2:48PM

Senior Accountant

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Berkeley, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    February 2, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $80,000 - $85,000 / year
    comprehensive and competitive benefits package
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Health & Medicine

    Description

    About Seva:

    Seva is a global nonprofit eye care organization that transforms lives by restoring sight and preventing blindness. Since 1978, Seva has provided sight-saving surgeries, eyeglasses, medicine, and other eye care services to more than 72 million people in underserved communities around the world.

    Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment, and of these, at least 1 billion people have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. Our programs have been instrumental in making eye care available to those who can't afford it. They are driven by 4 pillars - establishing self-sustaining vision centers, eye care for kids, bringing the best in technology, and training & job creation. Seva believes that restoring sight is one of the most cost-effective ways to relieve suffering and reduce poverty. When a blind person gets her sight back, she can go back to work, earn and support her family. In more than 20 countries, Seva has helped 7 million people who were blind to regain their sight.

    Scope of Work:

    The Senior Accountant is a hands-on position responsible for financial support and guidance to Seva’s Sight Programs as well as ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions. This position assists the Senior Finance Director in the preparation of financial reports and works closely with the Senior Finance Director in establishing systems and procedures as needed, as well as in the completion of special projects and the facilitation of audits, compliance and reviews performed by an outside CPA firm.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Manage program expenses (coding, budget vs. actual, cash flow projections)
    • Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, financial record-keeping, and month-end/year-end close processes. Provide assistance to Program Managers with grant request and reporting
    • Budget Development
    • Expense allocation to programs
    • General Ledger account reconciliations
    • Monthly journal entries
    • Timely and accurate coding and posting of all cash receipts
    • Bank Deposits and reconciliations
    • Assist with the establishment and maintenance of internal controls
    • Preparation of monthly financial reports
    • Assists Senior Financial Director with Board meeting preparations and presentations as requested
    • 1099 NEC, Misc, & Mortgage Interest Annual Filing
    • Quarterly Sales Tax
    • Accounts Payable / Payment processing (checks & wires)
    • Department’s quarterly report
    • Audit Schedules
    • Other responsibilities as assigned

    Key Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
    • Proven experience in accounting and finance
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial regulations
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented and flexible
    • Ability to prioritize, time management, and work under deadlines
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, and in accounting software
    • Excellent analytical and communication skills

    Benefits

    Medical, dental, vision, LTD and Life insurance

    401(k) with 5% employer match

    Time off benefits

    Training/Education assistance

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Berkeley, CA
    Associated Location
    Berkeley, CA, USA

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