Senior Accountant: Grants & Budget Oversight

Cabrillo-College

California (MO)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Vision insurance
CalPERS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cabrillo College is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform complex accounting duties, maintain financial records for general fund, capital projects and grants, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will handle reconciliations, budgets, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

This full-time position offers a defined on-site schedule, CalPERS benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

  • Performs complex professional accounting duties, reviews and maintains district financial records.
  • Provides reconciliations, projections, analyses and financial statements.
  • Audits transactions and oversees grant-funded programs and expenditures.
  • Supports ERP and accounting systems compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain financial records for general fund, capital projects and fixed assets.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts; assist with budget planning.
  • Monitor grant-funded programs for compliance with contract provisions and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate with auditors and support financial reporting processes.

Skills

Accounting
GASB
Financial analysis
Budgeting
Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ERP software
Excel

Job description

Cabrillo College is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform complex accounting duties, maintain financial records for general fund, capital projects and grants, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will handle reconciliations, budgets, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

This full-time position offers a defined on-site schedule, CalPERS benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse campus community.

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