Grant Accountant

Pacific Temporary Services•West Sacramento, CA

17d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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: $70,000-$75,000 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).

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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).

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.