We are recruiting an Accountant for a thriving non-profit organization in downtown Sacramento. This is an onsite contract role and opportunity to work with an amazing company that supports local community-based programs. The Accountant will perform technical and professional accounting functions in the analysis, interpretation, recording and reporting of the company’s financial transactions. Pay: $32.95/hour. 

The ideal candidate will have two years of accounting experience, including financial reporting, and strong technical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate and distribute monthly financial reports and review with staff
• Download IFAS data to spreadsheets
• Prepare and update spreadsheet reports
• Prepare financial portion of grant applications
• Prepare budgets, financial statements and related schedules for HUD, enterprise funds and HCD grants
• Prepare quarterly and semi-annual financial reports for HUD grants and Federal Cash Transactions
• Prepare annual state financial report
• Review financial data to check for posting and reporting errors
• Check balance sheet accounts, revenues and expenditures for accuracy and reasonableness
• Investigate discrepancies in journal entries and correct as needed
• Assist with compilation of company budget
• Gather data to help project current revenue, expenses, and year-end fund balances

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree required in Accounting, Finance or Business concentration.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Experience with financial modeling to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Basic understanding of real estate accounting. 
• Experience working with multifamily, and/or mixed-use projects a plus.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.