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Accountant (CONTRACT)
You are a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys supporting mission-driven programs, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements. You communicate effectively, manage competing deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with a team.
This position pays: $35-40/hour depending on experience
Location: Sacramento, CA
What you will be doing:
- Support day-to-day accounting activities and assist with backlog cleanup.
- Perform accounting functions for programs and contracts under the direction of the Controller.
- Review and process partner budgets, monthly financial reports, and funding requests.
- Prepare monthly expenditure reports and funding requests for government agencies and other funding sources.
- Review financial documentation for accuracy and compliance with federal, state, grant, and contract requirements.
- Collaborate with funding partners and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain required documentation.
- Support contract setup, maintenance, and closeout.
- Assist with proposal processes, funding requests, and award documentation.
- Maintain accounting system records and support internal financial reviews.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to external partners as needed.
What you bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible accounting experience; an associate degree and five years of experience; or seven years of directly related experience.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Experience with automated general ledger systems; AccuFund preferred.
- Knowledge of grant and contract accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain accounting requirements to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to successfully complete a background screening, including fingerprinting.
- Bilingual and biliterate skills preferred, but not required.
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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