Grant Accountant II

Clinica Sierra Vista ‚Ä¢ Bakersfield, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Sat, May 30, 2026

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year
A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Grant Accountant II who:

Under general supervision, the Grant Accountant II is responsible for the financial administration of assigned contracts and grants as well as other routine and complex accounting functions. The Grant Accountant II ensures compliance with funder regulations and requirements, maintains accurate financial records, performs reconciliations and analysis, and manages grant and other financial reporting.

Essential Functions

Set up new grants in the financial system, interpret award documents, and track budget-to-actual expenditures.
Review expenditures for accuracy and allowability, ensuring compliance with grant specific requirements. and OMG Uniform Guidance.
Prepare accurate and timely invoices, and interim and final financial reports for funding agencies in compliance with requirements and regulations.
Prepare and enter indirect cost allocations and match journal entries.
In cooperation with Program Manager, monitor staff time and effort.
Prepare and process journal entries.
Assist in the review, analysis and verification of the fiscal records.
Assist with reconciliation of cash receipts and revenues.
Reconcile bank statements
Assist with funder and company annual audits.
Other duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field providing substantial work in accounting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Two (2+) years of accounting experience, preferably in grant or non-profit accounting.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, anticipate information needs, and respond to changing situations.
Knowledge of governmental reporting requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain fiscal records and procedures.
Ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with general ledger accounting software.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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