Staff Accountant

CFS; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, grant billing, and financial reporting. You will maintain subledgers, ensure accurate postings, and assist with audits and grant compliance.

Proficiency in NetSuite and Excel is preferred, with strong analytical and organizational skills essential for success. The role requires precision, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective communication with finance and non-finance staff.

Formación

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with expense reporting and accounting software (e.g., Concur, Ramp or similar) preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling sensitive client financial information.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and manage general and subledger accounting entries in accordance with GAAP fund accounting.
• Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing functions including reviews, reconciliations, and grant requirements.
• Maintain accounting systems and processes for internal controls, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support preparation for annual financial statement audits and single audits.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files for grant and program transactions.
• Assist with A/P and A/R as needed.
• Participate in budget vs actual reviews and analyze variances.
• Summarize financial results by reviewing account balances and analyzing results.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Finance knowledge

Herramientas

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Concur

Ramp

Descripción del empleo

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Join this dynamic Controller to use AI to leverage their accounting processes and improve procedures.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and manage general and subledger accounting entries, ensuring accurate, timely, cost effective and user-friendly results in accordance with GAAP fund accounting.
• Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing functions including reviews, reconciliations, reserve adjustments, net asset reclasses, and compliance with grant requirements and restrictions.
• Maintain accounting systems and processes for internal controls, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support preparation for annual financial statement audits and single audits
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files for grant and program transactions
• Assist with A/P and A/R as needed
• Participate in ongoing budget versus actual reviews, analyze key variances, and provide information and feedback as appropriate.
• Summarize financial results by collecting information, reviewing account balances, and analyzing results.

Grant Billing & Compliance

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely invoices and reimbursement requests to government, and private funders (e.g., OSH, and other agencies)
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and remaining balances across multiple funding sources
• Ensure expenses are properly coded and allocated in accordance with grant agreements and cost allocation plans
• Reconcile grant revenue and receivables to the general ledger
• Monitor grant spend-down to avoid lapses or under/over-billing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with expense reporting and accounting software (e.g., Concur, Ramp or similar) preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling sensitive client financial information.

Salary range DOE $80,000-$95,000

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