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Grant Accountant

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691

Posted: 02/11/2025 Job Number: 1695171

Job Description

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).

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