We are recruiting for an Accountant to join a non-profit organization in downtown Sacramento. This is an onsite contract role (6 months) 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: $36/hour. 

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

PRIMARY 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.
• 2+ years of experience as an Accountant.
• 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.