Grant Accountant / Assistant Grant Accountant

Job overview

The Grant Accountant / Assistant Grant Accountant role is hybrid in Sacramento, CA, with core in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and optional telework Monday and Friday. Compensation is $40.00–$42.00 per hour for Grant Accountant or $32.00–$35.00 per hour for Assistant Grant Accountant. The Finance team supports Sierra Health Foundation’s grantmaking mission to improve health and quality of life for Californians. Reporting to the Deputy Controller, the role accounts for and reports on government and nonprofit grants and contracts. It works with Program and Compliance staff to develop and monitor budgets, meet funder reporting requirements, and support financial accountability for funded partners.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain grant and contract budgets and reports
• prepare reimbursement invoices and financial reports
• review partner reports
• reconcile expenses and totals to budgets and the general ledger
• post revenue and receivable entries
• route invoices after compliance review
• track compliance reports
• prepare budget modifications
• and provide analysis of partner invoices and expenses.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grant accountant

assistant grant accountant

sacramento ca

sierra health foundation

hybrid

grant accounting

nonprofit accounting

grant budgets

financial reporting

sage intacct

advanced excel

$40–$42/hour or $32–$35/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, student loan support, employee discounts, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, 401(k) match up to 6%, wellness reimbursement, wellness days, and additional time off.

Why this role

The Foundation may hire at either Grant Accountant or Assistant Grant Accountant level based on qualifications. Requires 2+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, especially grant budgeting and reporting; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with specified accounting experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

About the employer

Sierra Health Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.