Accountant II

SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY•Sacramento, CA

19h

About The Position

We are looking for an Accountant II to perform a variety of professional accounting assignments under the direction of the Fiscal Department Chief or designee. Duties will include fiscal monitoring of grant subrecipients, providing training and technical assistance to internal staff and subrecipients, and assist with special projects as assigned. Under general direction, the Accountant II performs professional accounting work in the maintenance of SETA’s fiscal records; prepares and maintains a variety of financial and fiscal reports; represents fiscal services in contract negotiations with subrecipients; and performs fiscal monitoring of subrecipients. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in proper accounting methodologies and have excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of accounting, financial recordkeeping, and financial administration
Fiscal monitoring and contract payment experience
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong computer skills
Advanced educational training in finance and accounting.
One (1) year of responsible work experience in accounting and fiscal work.

Responsibilities

Perform fiscal monitoring of contract payments
Verify payroll records and documentation of for subcontractors
Ensures proper disbursement of payroll taxes and deductions for sub recipients
Review and prepare fiscal evaluations for proposed subgrantee and delegate agency contracts
Approves requests for budget modifications and allowability requests or questions
Conducts subcontractor workshops to explain fiscal procedures
Represents SETA’s fiscal services unit in contract negotiations with subcontractors
Provides other fiscal staff with resources for processing contract payments
Performs fiscal monitoring of contract payments
Provides technical assistance to subcontractors
Trains and serve as a resource for Account Clerks
Prepares a variety of financial statements and reports
Maintains SETA’s fixed asset records