Job description

Staff Accountant

Remote within California, must reside in California, Some travel to Sacramento may be required.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation.

What You’ll Do

The Staff Accountant is responsible for routine financial transactions and performing month end close functions. This position manages tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, contract/grant reporting, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

What You Bring

• Manage assigned contracts, grants and/or fiscal sponsor relationships which includes, preparing monthly financial statements and/or invoices with supporting documentation, comparing expenses to contracted budgeted amounts for accuracy and variances within contract terms, and answering inquiries made by contract/grant managers and other personnel.
• Prepare budgets, analysis, and forecasts of assigned projects.
• Serve as principal liaison between Finance and major Foundation departments.
• Oversee the process of costing allocations to individual projects, grants, and contracts.
• Conduct revenue recognition of assigned contracts.
• As necessary, assist in managing and/or providing oversight for all Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable functions.
• Assist in maintaining assigned monthly allocations of various expenses, such as: phones, internet service, postage, etc. and includes periodic review of methodology and monthly
• Complete bank account reconciliations as assigned on a daily/monthly basis.
• Complete balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations as assigned on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the annual audit process.

Attributes for Success

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Knowledge of professional accounting systems required.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail and create useful management reports.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Grant reporting and payroll experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Foundation employees at all levels, program and client staff, and consumers encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and respond appropriately.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions for Foundation customers, partners, and management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Passionate about providing students with stronger pathways to education and building a more just and equitable California overall.
• A self-starter and quick learner who is highly motivated and outcome-oriented, always seeking innovative approaches to project execution.
• A strategic and creative thinker who can problem-solve, working within and across teams to swiftly respond to needs identified across the California Community Colleges
• Practices ownership, takes accountability, and has the ability to project manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality products on time with limited supervision.
• Ability to work on a fast-paced team and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

You’ll join a group of mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change lives for the better through education. As the official nonprofit auxiliary to the Chancellor's Office, we aim to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the California Community Colleges and the 2.1 million students, campuses, and communities it serves. Individuals are hired for their deep understanding of each population’s unique needs and will join a collaborative environment where each team member plays an important role in helping Californians across all communities improve their social and economic mobility and build a better future for themselves and their families.

We operate from an office located in downtown Sacramento’s thriving R Street corridor. Our benefits include the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, generous medical, dental, and vision, tuition reimbursement, and more. We take a strategic and comprehensive approach to investing in our people, fostering an environment for employee growth and providing diverse opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and advancement.

To apply and to see the full Job Description, please visit this link:

https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/fccc-careers

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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