Grant Accountant

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).

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:

• 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).