Senior Project Accountant

Bay Area Community Resources

$95K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in nonprofit or grant-funded settings.
  • Significant experience with fund accounting and multi-source grant funding.
  • Experience with enterprise accounting systems, preferably Workday Financial Management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with CRM systems like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review funder billings for accuracy and compliance with grant requirements.
  • Monitor grant expenditures and cash flow according to funding restrictions.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers for financial performance analysis and budget review.
  • Review and approve multi-funded transactions and recommend accounting treatments.
  • Prepare journal entries for grant reallocations and reconciliations.
  • Analyze financial activity for cost allocation across funding sources.
  • Generate and review financial reports for leadership and funders.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Flexible work hours and the potential for remote work options.
  • Supportive organizational culture that emphasizes work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager - Project Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review funder billings to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and Uniform Guidance requirements.

  • Monitor grant expenditures and project cash flow to ensure compliance with funding restrictions and organizational policies.

  • Collaborate with Program Managers to analyze financial performance and conduct detailed budget-to-actual analysis for grants and projects.

  • Review and approve multi-funded transactions across restricted and unrestricted funding sources and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

  • Prepare and review journal entries related to grant reallocations, reconciliations, and funding adjustments.

  • Analyze financial activity and ensure proper allocation of costs across multiple funding sources.

  • Generate and review financial reports for internal leadership and external funders.

  • Assist with preparation of documentation for annual financial audits, grant audits, and compliance reviews.

  • Provide guidance and training to program staff on grant financial management and compliance requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with program teams, funders, and internal finance staff.

  • Participate in ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.

  • Significant experience with fund accounting and multi-source grant funding.

  • Experience with enterprise accounting systems; Workday Financial Management preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced analytical and financial problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and business partnering abilities.

  • Ability to interpret complex funding requirements and translate them into operational guidance.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reporting deadlines.

  • High integrity and professional judgment.

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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

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