Who We Are

Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences. 

Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world and we want to help develop the next generation of problem-solvers.

If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved. 

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of The Tech Interactive by maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This exempt role is part of the Finance team and reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjustments per Controller direction
• Maintain the general ledger for assigned accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Review and correct posted data from various accounting software integrations

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support budget-to-actual variance analysis and reporting
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external reporting needs
• Assist with grant reporting of financial data to funders as needed

Revenue & Contributions

• Record and reconcile contributed revenue, including donations, grants, and pledges
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds in accordance with donor intent and accounting standards
• Assist development staff with financial tracking and reporting of contributed revenue

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process invoices and ensure timely vendor payments
• Monitor accounts receivable, including program revenue and receivables from grants or pledges
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist Controller with compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting guidance (e.g., net asset classifications)
• Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and follow internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with nonprofit accounting standards strongly preferred
• Experience with accounting software, Quickbooks Online experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with fund accounting and restricted fund tracking

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Primarily office-based with extended periods of computer work
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during audit or budget cycles
• This is an on-site role with the possibility of flexibility for working some days at an alternative work location. Flexibility will vary depending on the needs of the job.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at careers@thetech.org or call (408) 795-6248.