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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Financial Services organization in Sacramento, California. This Contract position focuses on day-to-day transactional accounting, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting support across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in general ledger activity, receivables, payables, and tax-related filings while working effectively with internal teams and maintaining accurate financial records.
Job Responsibility
Manage invoice processing, payment workflows, and reimbursement activity while verifying coding accuracy before transactions are entered into the accounting system
Oversee incoming payments by recording deposits, applying receipts, monitoring overdue balances, and coordinating collection follow-up as needed
Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare invoices, support membership billing schedules, and validate underlying financial data used to determine annual dues and related charges
Respond to scholarship program inquiries, process application-related payments, maintain tracking records, and keep associated web content and listings current
Record journal entries, monitor cash activity, and maintain the general ledger to ensure transactions are accurately reflected across entities
Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and administrative fee activity, and assist with draft financial statement preparation
Support financial analysis by identifying notable fluctuations, researching variances, and helping prepare reporting that informs management decisions
Prepare and submit quarterly sales and use tax filings and assist with year-end activities including 1099 reporting, budget support, audit preparation, and general ledger review
Maintain familiarity with accounting software and document accounting procedures and controls to support consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness
Requirements
At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
Experience preparing or supporting sales tax and other corporate tax-related filings
Ability to reconcile multiple accounts accurately and manage detailed financial records with a high level of precision
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, for reporting, analysis, and data management
Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate billing, collections, and financial information across departments
Nice to have
Experience in financial services or a multi-entity accounting environment is preferred
Familiarity with compliance-driven environments, including exposure to FedRAMP, is a plus