• Project Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Sacramento, CA)


    Description

    Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a Non-Profit that is looking to add a skilled Grant Accountant to join the team. This role is ideal for an individual with strong state and federal grant billing experience, project administration, and grant accounting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring accurate billing, budget monitoring, and compliance with state and federal grants. This is a hybrid position in Sacramento, CA.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee the creation of progress invoices for cost-reimbursable projects, ensuring accuracy in labor charges, direct expenses, and subcontractor costs.

    • Prepare precise time-and-material invoices, adhering to contract requirements and client billing standards.

    • Conduct monthly reviews and reconciliations of project costs to capture all billable transactions.

    • Analyze contract terms to determine billing protocols, allowable expenses, and required documentation.

    • Monitor accounts receivable for assigned projects, supporting collection efforts and addressing billing concerns.

    • Collaborate with project managers to track budget compliance and funding agreement adherence.

    • Act as the financial point of contact for sub-agreements, ensuring contract compliance.

    • Investigate budget discrepancies, manage financial adjustments, and oversee project closeout processes.

    • Review and analyze grant agreements and invoices to ensure compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

    • Coordinate grant invoicing and draw submissions with accuracy and timeliness.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

    • Strong knowledge of federal and state accounting standards, including familiarity with cost accounting principles.

    • Proven ability to manage budgets and understand contracts related to deliverables and outcomes.

    • Excellent verbal, written, and analytical communication skills.

     

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