Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Sacramento, CA

100% onsite, Full-Time

Compensation: $68,640–$85,000

We are partnering with a well-established Sacramento organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to contribute to a stable, mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and grant accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and reconcile grant activity, ensuring expenditures are accurately recorded and comply with grant requirements.
• Assist with grant reporting and maintain supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and financial reports.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activity for accuracy.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, and special accounting projects.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to support day-to-day financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience with grant accounting and grant compliance is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, well-established organization with a collaborative culture.
• Broad exposure to general accounting, financial reporting, grant accounting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced accounting leadership team.
• Meaningful work with long-term career stability and growth potential.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.