Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance

Foundation for California Community Colleges•US CA Remote, CA

9d•$75,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

FoundationCCC is seeking a Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance to support its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges. The position assists the Finance Department with a variety of accounting and related duties, performing basic accounting functions for assigned portfolios of work. It works on large projects tied to state and federal funding, handles data reconciliation, and assists with fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients receiving government funding. The work requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and business procedures, strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and a background in federal grant compliance. The role provides expertise on federal compliance for government grants, including 2 CFR 200 and program-specific guidance; helps prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425); conducts fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients; and gathers data across multiple systems for accurate and timely reporting. This is a fully remote position for someone residing in California.

Requirements

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.
At least two years of related work experience in finance or accounting.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively present information and answer questions for Foundation customers, partners, and management.
Must reside in California.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance for government grants, including 2 CFR 200 and guidance specific to individual programs.
Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425).
Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients, including community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and rural health organizations, by reviewing financial controls, expense backup documentation, and compliance with federal guidance.
Gather data and information across a suite of systems to support accurate and timely reporting.
Assist with accounting and related duties in support of the Finance Department, including basic accounting functions for assigned portfolios.
Handle data reconciliation and assist with fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients tied to government funding.