Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Budget Management, County Ordinances, Data Migration, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Grants, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Administration/Management, Grant Writing, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Operations, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Restricted Funds, State Laws and Regulations, Testing, Work From Home
Grant Accountant
Sacramento, CA
$70,000-$85,000 annually
In office 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week (must be willing to drive in daily if business needs change)
Position Summary
The Grant Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This role will participate in the full month end process, but particular focus on grant accounting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger and perform month-end and year-end close
- Manage grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds, allowable costs, and grant reporting
- Prepare and monitor grant budgets; ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements
- Record and reconcile journal entries, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
- Prepare financial statements, schedules, and reports for management, funders, and auditors
- Support annual audit and 990 preparation
- Process and review AP/AR transactions as needed
- Use QuickBooks Online for daily accounting operations
- Assist with ERP system implementation, including data migration, testing, and process improvements
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
- Strong experience with grant accounting and fund accounting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; experience with other ERP systems strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting audits and federal/state grants
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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