About the Project Accountant Role

Robert Half, through recruiter Lisa Cole, is excited to partner with a dynamic Non-Profit organization in Sacramento, California, seeking a talented Project Accountant to enhance their finance team. This hybrid position offers the perfect blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, ideal for professionals with expertise in state and federal grant billing, project administration, and grant accounting. As a Project Accountant, you will ensure precise financial management of grants, from invoicing and budgeting to compliance and closeouts. Join a mission-driven team making a real impact while advancing your career in nonprofit finance. With Sacramento's thriving nonprofit sector and Robert Half's renowned support, this role provides stability, growth, and competitive compensation around $75,000 annually.

Perfect for detail-oriented accountants passionate about grants management, this position demands strong analytical skills and a commitment to regulatory compliance. Whether you're reconciling project costs or coordinating draw submissions, your work will directly support vital nonprofit initiatives in California.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical role, you will:

• Oversee progress invoices for cost-reimbursable projects, verifying labor, expenses, and subcontractor costs with pinpoint accuracy.
• Craft time-and-material invoices that meet stringent contract and client standards.
• Perform monthly reconciliations to capture every billable transaction efficiently.
• Dissect contract terms to define billing rules, allowable costs, and documentation needs.
• Track accounts receivable, drive collections, and resolve billing disputes proactively.
• Partner with project managers to enforce budget limits and funding agreements.
• Serve as the go-to financial expert for sub-agreements, upholding full compliance.
• Probe budget variances, execute adjustments, and manage seamless project closeouts.
• Scrutinize grant agreements and invoices for adherence to state/federal regs and internal policies.
• Streamline grant invoicing and draws for timely, error-free submissions.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Project Accountant, you need:

• Demonstrated experience in state and federal grant billing and project administration.
• Proficiency in grant accounting principles and nonprofit financial practices.
• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills for complex project finances.
• Familiarity with cost-reimbursable and time-and-material billing methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of accounts receivable processes and collections.
• Ability to interpret contracts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Solid collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, especially project managers.
• Attention to detail in budget monitoring, discrepancy resolution, and closeouts.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in grant accounting or similar roles; CPA or grant certifications a plus.

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Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means access to top-tier opportunities and unparalleled support. This Non-Profit offers a rewarding environment where your grant expertise fuels meaningful change. Enjoy hybrid flexibility in vibrant Sacramento, CA, competitive pay ($75,000 base), comprehensive benefits, and career advancement. Robert Half provides expert recruitment, training, and networking to propel your professional journey. Apply now for this full-time Project Accountant role and contribute to impactful nonprofit work while growing with a leader in finance staffing. Keywords: Robert Half jobs, Sacramento accounting careers, federal grant billing specialist.

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