We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in accounts payable, general ledger, and grant management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance with grant requirements. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable transactions, including coding expenses and ensuring accuracy with grant allocations. • Manage accounts receivable operations, including timely deposits using a check scanner. • Verify payroll register details against employee timesheets to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records. • Reconcile bank accounts and ensure all transactions are properly recorded. • Organize and manage grant-related financial operations, ensuring adherence to grant guidelines and allowable charges. • Compile and submit detailed Excel reports related to grant expenses and allocations. • Deliver and manage incoming mail, including handling bank deposits efficiently. • Ensure proper coding of expenses based on grant percentages and organizational guidelines. • Collaborate with team members to verify the accuracy and compliance of financial records.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or related financial operations. • Proficiency in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. • Strong understanding of journal entries and bank reconciliations. • Experience working with foundation, government, and private grants. • Advanced skills in Excel for creating and managing financial reports. • Familiarity with coding expenses based on grant allocations and percentages. • Ability to verify payroll compliance with timesheets and grant requirements. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing financial records.

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Sacramento, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.13 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in accounts payable, general ledger, and grant management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance with grant requirements. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable transactions, including coding expenses and ensuring accuracy with grant allocations. • Manage accounts receivable operations, including timely deposits using a check scanner. • Verify payroll register details against employee timesheets to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records. • Reconcile bank accounts and ensure all transactions are properly recorded. • Organize and manage grant-related financial operations, ensuring adherence to grant guidelines and allowable charges. • Compile and submit detailed Excel reports related to grant expenses and allocations. • Deliver and manage incoming mail, including handling bank deposits efficiently. • Ensure proper coding of expenses based on grant percentages and organizational guidelines. • Collaborate with team members to verify the accuracy and compliance of financial records.
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