Senior Grant Accountant
Company: Goodwill of Sacramento Valley & Northern NV
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Grant
Accountant helps with all accounting and financial service
functions of the Finance Department. The Senior Grant Accountant
assists the Accounting Manager in all aspects of accounting for
Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada partner
non-profit organization. This includes giving fiscal support,
reviewing/monitoring individual grants and transactions for
compliance, billing and collections, and maintaining relationships
with funders to ensure accurate and timely reporting per the grant
expectations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares balance
sheet account reconciliations for member organizations. Assists
with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing to
funders. Collects monthly data from program staff and ensures
accurate amounts are recorded through preparation of journal
entries. Provides support to Accounting Manager during month-end
close. Communicates with funders to ensure compliance with
reporting requirements. Provides guidance to Accounts Payable staff
to ensure expenses align with budgets and funder requirements.
Prepares Accounts Receivable entries for claims and invoices
submitted to funders. Prepares allocations for shared expenses
among multiple programs and organizations. Provides guidance to
program staff to ensure compliance with company policies and
procedures. Assists during grant and financial audits. Ensures
compliance with all Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley Northern
Nevada policies, CARF standards, financial, regulatory, safety and
security regulations. Processes payroll and administers employee
benefits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
Maintains payroll records, reconciles benefits-related accounts,
and collaborates with HR to resolve payroll and benefits issues.
Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in grant accounting.
Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and benefits
administration (minimum 2 years). Strong knowledge of payroll
systems, compliance requirements, and benefits reporting.
Experience reconciling payroll and benefits accounts within a
nonprofit or multi-program organization preferred. Experience with
contracts and/or grants administration, specifically around
management allowable costs. Knowledge of federal, state and private
grant budgetary restrictions as applicable. Mathematical skills to
calculate and analyze complex financial formulas. Experience using
complex automated financial, payroll and personnel systems,
spreadsheets, databases, web browsers, etc. Interpersonal and
communication skills to effectively interact and communicate with a
diverse population of staff, coworkers and external contacts.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify problems,
gather related information from diverse resources, analyze complex
data, and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems.
Knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable laws relating to
the maintenance of confidential and sensitive information Knowledge
of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Proficiency in
Netsuite software preferred. Must not present a direct threat to
the safety and health of self, others or property. No record or
disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates an ongoing
tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug
manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior.? Must
provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the
United States of America.? Must pass a drug?screening and maintain
compliance with the organization’s drug and alcohol policy. Must
pass a background screening and maintain compliance with the
organization’s associated polices. Must be able to perform
essential functions of this job description with or without
reasonable accommodation. POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None. POSITION
INFORMATION: This position is a full-time, exempt position eligible
for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b) retirement
plan; Flex-Time Off. WORK CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: Requires a high level
of adaptability and flexibility. Work environment is usually
hectic/fast paced with frequent short deadlines and regular
instances of critical or unusual situations. Work is primarily
performed in an office environment. This job description does not
cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of
this role. Omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to
the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change,
or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to
accommodate the needs of the organization. The job description does
not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of
the employer and requirements of the job change.
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