Grant Accountant
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Job Location:
West Sacramento, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70000 - 75000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Grant Accountant to join a professional services organization in Sacramento. Our client is within the public sector and offers amazing benefits including CalPERS and a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite 2 days remote). The Grant Accountant plays a key role in the accounting and financial reporting of grants and contracts and is also responsible for day to day billing bank reconciliations and managing journal entries.Salary: $70000-$75000 DOE.
The qualified candidate will have at least two years of strong billing experience in a complex organization a grant accounting or project accounting background and advanced MS Excel skills (V-lookup Pivot Tables).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with project billings.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Work with finance staff to develop budgets for awarded grants and contracts funded from private foundations or government agencies.
- Ensure accurate billing for various revenue streams including grants.
- Monthly bank reconciliations.
- Post entries to record direct indirect revenue and grants receivable.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance required.
- 2 years experience in accounting (GL accounting and grant budgeting and reporting is highly desirable).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to read analyze and interpret proposals reports journals entries financial and database reports grant agreements contracts and memos.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (especially MS Excel).
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
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