Auditor

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant/Auditor to join a mission-driven public agency/nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Northern California.

Reporting to the Controller, you will support accounting operations, conduct financial reviews and audits, monitor contracts and programs, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit or governmental accounting is highly preferred.
• Active CPA license is highly preferred, with potential flexibility in compensation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial reviews and audits of funded programs, contracts, and subcontractors.
• Assist with an existing backlog of audits and ensure reviews are completed accurately and thoroughly.
• Monitor program budgets, expenditures, revenue, and financial performance.
• Review and process Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs), Requests for Funds (RFFs), and funded partner budgets.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct onsite and desk reviews of funded partners and subcontractors.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and closeout of provider contracts.
• Maintain detailed and accurate audit documentation, financial records, and supporting schedules.
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and nonprofit/governmental accounting principles.
• Assist the Controller with preparing and presenting financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support inventory accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Tools

AccuFund

Microsoft Office 365

DocuSign

Adobe Acrobat

Teams

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accountant/Auditor to join a mission-driven public agency/nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Northern California.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant/Auditor will be responsible for supporting accounting operations, conducting financial reviews and audits, monitoring contracts and programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and funding requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong audit and financial analysis experience who is looking to join an organization where they can make an impact and continue growing their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial reviews and audits of funded programs, contracts, and subcontractors
• Assist with an existing backlog of audits and ensure reviews are completed accurately and thoroughly
• Monitor program budgets, expenditures, revenue, and financial performance
• Review and process Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs), Requests for Funds (RFFs), and funded partner budgets
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Conduct onsite and desk reviews of funded partners and subcontractors
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and closeout of provider contracts
• Maintain detailed and accurate audit documentation, financial records, and supporting schedules
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and nonprofit/governmental accounting principles
• Assist the Controller with preparing and presenting financial information to internal and external stakeholders
• Support inventory accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit procedures
• Experience working with automated/general ledger accounting systems
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with nonprofit or governmental accounting is highly preferred
• AccuFund experience is a significant plus and will be strongly preferred
• Active CPA license is highly preferred, with potential flexibility in compensation for qualified CPA candidates
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting
• Ability to maintain required licenses or certifications associated with the position
• Valid California Driver License and automobile insurance if driving on behalf of the organization
• Ability to occasionally travel for onsite reviews, training, conferences, or other business needs

Employment type

• Direct Hire

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.