Accountant

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Employment Type: Direct Hire Category: Accounting Job Number: 7668 Compensation: $70K

Job Description

We’re working with a mission-driven nonprofit in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to help them find a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This organization uses the power of arts education to transform the lives of young people, particularly those from underserved communities. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in the day-to-day financial operations, contributing directly to the success of community-based programming. The finance team is small but highly collaborative, and they’re looking for someone who is self-directed, proactive, and ready to contribute from day one.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000 annually

  • Full Benefits Package upon permanent hire (details shared at offer)

  • Flexible, supportive workplace culture

  • Hybrid or remote work options considered for strong candidates

  • Opportunity to work for a highly respected nonprofit making a meaningful impact in New Mexico communities

Location

This position is based in Santa Fe, NM, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements

What You’ll Do

As the Staff Accountant, you'll report to the Senior Director of Finance and collaborate closely with a small, efficient accounting team. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee daily cash operations, including deposits, donation tracking, and petty cash management

  • Record all deposits in Sage Intacct and reconcile cash activity, including event and merchandise sales

  • Monitor bank and investment accounts; coordinate with financial institutions as needed

  • Support general accounting tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, monthly close, and audit prep

  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance financial operations


Who We’re Looking For

An adaptable, independent professional with strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit.
Energized by mission-driven work and thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
4+ years of experience in accounting or grant management

  • Experience with Sage Intacct (or similar accounting software) strongly preferred


Type of Employment

  • Full-Time, temp-to-hire or direct hire

  • Hybrid work flexibility depending on experience and availability


Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Meet Your Recruiter

Abby Dietz
CEO

Originally from Pennsylvania, Abby Dietz moved to Santa Fe from Northern Virginia/DC Metro area in 2011.  She joined The Hire Firm in a temporary role but fit the culture so well we decided to keep her!  Her strong background in sales, customer service, and executive administrative skills was the perfect blend for a staffing and recruiting professional. Abby has a fantastic ability to quickly understand clients’ needs and match those needs with talented candidates. She now focuses on managing the firm bu still recruits because she enjoys it so much.  

 

Abby is a living success story for temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities and has obtained three long-term, rewarding positions in her career that started as temporary or temp-to-hire. She believes in what we do and knows first-hand how being open and flexible can lead to great opportunities. She would love to share her story with anyone who is curious about it!

  

When she’s not working, she enjoys recharging on backpacking trips, spending time with family, friends, and fur babies, and taking classes on whatever is currently of interest to her!  Her pronouns are she/her and she invites you to share yours. 

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