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 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. #hp 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 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. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. 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.