Senior Accountant (CPA) Havasu Lake, CA

Senior Accountant (CPA)

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About the Role

We're partnering with a mission-driven organization seeking a Senior Accountant (CPA) to own governmental fund accounting, grant compliance, and timely financial reporting. This is a high-impact role working closely with finance leadership, accounting teammates, and program leaders to ensure strong internal controls, clean closes, and audit readiness, while supporting budgets, cash management, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements (entity-wide and by fund/program)
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Reconcile bank, investment, and clearing accounts; monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and assist with budget development, amendments, and transfers
• Administer and monitor federal, state, and other grant programs
• Manage grant drawdowns, reimbursements, allowable cost determinations, time and effort allocations, and matching requirements
• Prepare and maintain the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
• Support Single Audit readiness under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for funding agencies
• Ensure compliance with procurement, contracting, and record retention requirements
• Oversee payroll accounting, reconciliations, and labor allocations
• Coordinate with HR while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties
• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, vendor compliance, and payment cycles
• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, capitalization policies, and inventory controls
• Oversee sales/use tax, property tax, and other required filings as applicable
• Evaluate, document, and improve internal control procedures
• Maintain and update financial policies and procedures
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors
• Prepare PBC schedules, workpapers, accruals, and year-end documentation
• Address audit findings and implement corrective action plans
• Support implementation of applicable GASB standards
• Administer or support MIP Fund Accounting or comparable governmental accounting systems
• Support Paylocity or comparable payroll platforms
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports and dashboards for leadership and program teams
• Partner with IT on system controls, backups, and financial data security
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Accountant and accounting staff
• Provide professional guidance, training, and mentorship as assigned
• Partner with Program Directors and Project Managers on financial planning and compliance
• Present financial information to Tribal leadership and Tribal Council as requested

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting/finance (master's preferred)
• Active, unencumbered CPA (any U.S. jurisdiction); ability to obtain CA reciprocity within 12 months if needed
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience including governmental fund accounting + grants management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GASB (government) and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and strong Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., MIP Fund Accounting) and payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity)
• Strong close discipline, internal controls mindset, and executive-level communication

Preferred

• Experience supporting tribal governments or similar public-sector/government environments
• Experience leading/mentoring staff in a multi-fund setting

Additional Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check; bondable for handling funds (credit check may be required per policy/law)
• Valid driver's license and insurable under employer's vehicle insurance
• Occasional evenings/weekends and travel for trainings/audits
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, records retention, and IT security

Benefits

• Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 DOE/DOQ
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person