Senior Project Accountant

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager - Project Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually
 

Benefits: 

• 16 paid BACR Holidays, generous paid time off benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub

• Professional Development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review funder billings to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and Uniform Guidance requirements.

• Monitor grant expenditures and project cash flow to ensure compliance with funding restrictions and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with Program Managers to analyze financial performance and conduct detailed budget-to-actual analysis for grants and projects.

• Review and approve multi-funded transactions across restricted and unrestricted funding sources and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

• Prepare and review journal entries related to grant reallocations, reconciliations, and funding adjustments.

• Analyze financial activity and ensure proper allocation of costs across multiple funding sources.

• Generate and review financial reports for internal leadership and external funders.

• Assist with preparation of documentation for annual financial audits, grant audits, and compliance reviews.

• Provide guidance and training to program staff on grant financial management and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.

• Maintain strong working relationships with program teams, funders, and internal finance staff.

• Participate in ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.

• Significant experience with fund accounting and multi-source grant funding.

• Experience with enterprise accounting systems; Workday Financial Management preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical and financial problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and business partnering abilities.

• Ability to interpret complex funding requirements and translate them into operational guidance.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reporting deadlines.

• High integrity and professional judgment.

About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.