What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Pacific ExecSearch?
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Grant Accountant to join a professional services organization in Sacramento. Our client is within the public sector and offers amazing benefits including CalPERS and a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The Grant Accountant plays a key role in the accounting and financial reporting of grants and contracts and is also responsible for day to day billing, bank reconciliations and managing journal entries. Salary : $70,000-$75,000 DOE.
The qualified candidate will have at least two years of strong billing experience in a complex organization, a grant accounting or project accounting background and advanced MS Excel skills (V-lookup, Pivot Tables).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist with project billings.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Work with finance staff to develop budgets for awarded grants and contracts funded from private foundations or government agencies.
- Ensure accurate billing for various revenue streams, including grants.
- Monthly bank reconciliations.
- Post entries to record direct, indirect revenue and grants receivable.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
