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Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist with a variety of accounting and related duties in support of the Finance Department
  • Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance as it pertains to government grants
  • Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports
  • Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients, including review of financial controls and compliance

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Foundation for California Community Colleges

Non-profit Organizations

As the official foundation for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and System Office, the Foundation develops programs and services that save millions of dollars for colleges and students, promotes excellence in education, and provides valuable learning opportunities for students throughout the state. We also support the system through special initiatives, statewide awards, and direct donations to the colleges and the Network of California Community College Foundations. Our services and areas of expertise include program and grant management, career training programs, systemwide purchasing contracts, information technology solutions, financial services, and resource development. Our programs reach all 115 California Community Colleges and 73 districts, and several of these programs are expanding nationwide. Since its inception in 1998, our organization has grown to be one of the largest operating foundations in higher education, with over 100 full-time employees and annual revenues of over $30 million. Today, the Foundation has the capacity and expertise to respond quickly to the needs of our colleges and communities. We have secured over $150 million in grants, contracts, and gifts, and provided over $100 million in direct grants, support, and cost savings to colleges. As we enter our second decade as an organization, we remain committed to making California’s Community Colleges the best they can be. We are anticipating the new challenges they may face, imagining the aspirations of the next generation of students, and envisioning the solutions that will change our world for the better.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California 

We are seeking a Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. 

What You’ll Do

The Staff Accountant assists with a variety of accounting and related duties in support of the Finance Department. This position performs basic accounting functions as they relate to assigned portfolios of work. The Staff Accountant works closely on large projects that are tied to state and federal funding. Handles data reconciliation and assists in the fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients tied to government funding. The nature of the work requires a strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and business procedures; excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; extreme accuracy and attention to detail; and a background in federal grant compliance.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance as it pertains to government grants, including the Code of Federal Regulations Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200) and specific guidance pertaining to individual programs
  • Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425)
  • Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients (community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and rural health organizations), including review of financial controls, expense backup documentation, and compliance with federal guidance
  • Gather data and information across a suite of systems to support accurate and timely reporting

Attributes for Success 

  • 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.
  • Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of individuals in California
  • FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency

What we Offer


FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. 

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays 
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
  • CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
  • Carrot reproductive health and fertility support 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer 

To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org.


Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

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