Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

SeniorProjectAccountant

$95–105k El Cerrito, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Project Accountant at Bay Area Community Resources (BACR). Skills: Fund accounting, Grant accounting, Financial reporting. Prepare funder billings. Monitor grant expenditures”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accuracy and compliance; Ensure compliance with funding restrictions; Ensure compliance with organizational policies; Recommend appropriate accounting treatment; Ensure proper allocation of costs; Promote resilience

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Advanced analytical skills; Financial problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience, Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, Significant experience with fund accounting, Significant experience with multi-source grant funding, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice to Have

Experience preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments, Experience with enterprise accounting Workday Financial Management, Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce

What You'll Do.

Prepare funder billings

Monitor grant expenditures

Monitor project cash flow

Analyze financial performance

Conduct budget-to-actual analysis

Review multi-funded transactions

Prepare journal entries

Analyze financial activity

Ensure proper cost allocation

Generate financial reports

Assist with audit preparation

Provide guidance on grant management

Identify process improvement opportunities

Maintain working relationships

Participate in ad-hoc analyses

Participate in special projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Program Managers; Maintain working relationships with program teams; Maintain working relationships with funders; Maintain working relationships with internal finance staff

Communication Scope

communication; business partnering abilities

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple funding streams, Manage reporting deadlines

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