Accountant- START RIGHT AWAY - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

START RIGHT AWAY- IMMEDIATE NEED

Position: Senior Accountant

Salary: 70k-84k

Duration: Temp to hire

Location: Mountain View ONSITE

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund Management & Reporting:

   • Manage and track multiple sources of funding, including donations, grants, and endowments.
   • Ensure the accurate allocation of funds to the appropriate programs and projects.
   • Prepare and maintain records of fund-related transactions.
   • Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for fund performance and expenditures.

2. Grant Management:

   • Track grant income and expenditures to ensure compliance with donor or grantor restrictions.
   • Ensure proper documentation for grant applications and reporting requirements.
   • Prepare financial statements and reports required by grantors.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting:

   • Assist in preparing the annual budget for the organization and specific programs.
   • Monitor budget adherence and report on variances.
   • Develop financial forecasts for long-term planning and sustainability.

4. Donor & Fund Restrictions Compliance:

   • Ensure funds are spent according to donor-imposed restrictions and legal requirements.
   • Create reports to communicate fund usage and program impacts to donors and stakeholders.

5. Accounting & Reconciliation:

   • Maintain the general ledger for all fund-related transactions.
   • Reconcile accounts, including bank statements and balance sheets, to ensure accuracy.
   • Prepare and post journal entries related to fund accounting.
   • Oversee payroll, vendor payments, and other disbursements linked to specific funds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP for non-profit organizations.
• Experience in grant management and donor reporting is a plus.
• CPA or Non-Profit Accounting Certification is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.