Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance to support the Finance Department. This role assists with accounting and related duties tied to assigned portfolios of work, including projects connected to state and federal funding. Work includes data reconciliation and support of fiscal desk reviews for subrecipients receiving government funding.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting functions for assigned portfolios in support of the Finance Department.
• Support large projects tied to state and federal funding.
• Reconcile data and assist with fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients associated with government funding.
• Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance for government grants, including the Code of Federal Regulations Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200) and program-specific guidance.
• Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425).
• Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients (community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and rural health organizations), including:
  • Review of financial controls
  • Review of expense backup documentation
  • Compliance review against federal guidance
• Gather and synthesize data from a suite of systems to support accurate and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.
• Minimum of two (2) + years of related work experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions for customers, partners, and management.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in federal grant compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts (HSA); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support.

Location

• 100% Remote within California
• Must reside in California