Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance

Foundation for California Community Colleges; California; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Healthcare plans (medical, dental, vis

Retirement plans (CalPERS, 403(b/457)

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF certified employer

Job summary

Foundation for California Community Colleges FoundationCCC is seeking a Staff Accountant, Data & Compliance for a 100% remote role within California. You will support accounting duties across government funding portfolios, perform data reconciliation, and assist in federal grant compliance and reporting.

Your responsibilities include preparing financial statements, SF-425 reports, and fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients while ensuring proper controls and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Minimum two years of finance or accounting experience.
• Experience with federal grants compliance (2 CFR 200).
• Ability to interpret accounting theory and apply to transactions.
• Strong data reconciliation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• The Staff Accountant assists with basic accounting functions across portfolios tied to state and federal funding.
• Supports the fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients and compliance review.
• Helps prepare financial statements and SF-425 quarterly reports.
• Collects data across systems to support timely reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

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.
• Experience with federal grants compliance.
• 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.

What we Offer

• 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

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.

About FoundationCCC

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done.

Location

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.