• Sacramento, California
  • $50–$55 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Our nonprofit client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager to manage core financial operations, maintain accurate fund accounting, and support grant compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys mission‑driven work and values a flexible.


Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Nonprofit Accounting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
  • Manage the general ledger and track unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted net assets.
  • Oversee fund accounting and ensure proper allocation of expenses across programs and grants.
  • Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes.
  • Support budget development and variance analysis.


Grant & Contract Oversight

  • Track grant revenues and expenses to ensure funder compliance.
  • Prepare grant reimbursement reports and financial submissions.
  • Partner with program teams to monitor spending and timelines.


Day‑to‑Day Accounting Operations

  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor relationships.
  • Oversee payroll entries and liaise with payroll processors.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation.
  • Assist with preparation for the annual audit and Form 990.


Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Recommend system or process enhancements to improve efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary financial contact for external auditors and CPA partners.




Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit experience.
  • Strong knowledge of fund accounting and grant tracking.
  • Proficiency with nonprofit accounting systems (QuickBooks Nonprofit, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, etc.).
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$50–$55 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Depreciationunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Expense Allocationunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • Fund Accountingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Grant Writingunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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