Staff Accountant, Data and Compliance

🔥 12 hours ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $75k - $80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Foundation for California Community Colleges

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1998

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Foundation for California Community Colleges is a nonprofit organization that partners with the California Community Colleges system to promote equitable outcomes and economic mobility for Californians. With over 25 years of service, the foundation operates innovative programs focusing on student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, climate action, and system support. It aims to enhance opportunities for nearly 2 million students across California's community colleges, advocating for resources, benefits, and opportunities that empower individuals and create lasting positive impacts. As a hub for collaboration, it works to develop a diverse, well-prepared workforce and foster sustainable, equitable communities.

📋 Description

• Assist with a variety of accounting and related duties supporting the Finance Department • Perform basic accounting functions for assigned portfolios of work • Work closely on large projects tied to state and federal funding • Handle data reconciliation • Assist in fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients tied to government funding • Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance for government grants • Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425) • Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients, including review of financial controls, expense backup documentation, and compliance with federal guidance • Gather data and information across multiple systems to support accurate and timely reporting

🎯 Requirements

• Must reside in California • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both • Minimum of two (2)+ years of related work experience in finance or accounting • Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions • Strong analytical skills • Ability to effectively present information and answer questions for Foundation customers, partners, and management • Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and business procedures • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills • Extreme accuracy and attention to detail • Background in federal grant compliance • Subject matter expertise in federal compliance pertaining to government grants, including 2 CFR 200 and program-specific guidance

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Generous PTO • Paid holidays • Medical, dental, and vision plans • Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness offerings • CalPERS retirement program • Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans • Carrot reproductive health and fertility support • Tuition reimbursement • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer • Fully remote positions • Remote-first philosophy