Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Located in Eureka, CA

Salary: $28.00 -$30.00

A mission-driven organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Lead / Senior Accountant to oversee funder financial reporting, budgeting, and general ledger management. This role works closely with program and leadership staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and informed decision-making.

The Accounting Lead is responsible for managing core accounting functions with a strong emphasis on grant and funder reporting. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting compliance requirements, and providing clear financial insight to non-financial stakeholders across the organization.

Compensation: $28 - $30/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for funder financial reporting
• Ensure all financial reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with program and leadership staff
• Monitor budget performance and proactively flag variances
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and performance within the accounting system

Expected Results

• Timely and error-free financial and grant reporting
• Accurate budgets that align with organizational and program goals
• Clear communication of financial data to internal stakeholders
• Strong financial controls supporting compliance and audit readiness

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of expense allocation methodology
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial staff
• Proven ability to build collaborative, cross-departmental relationships
• Comfortable navigating multiple accounting and reporting software platforms

Experience Required

• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years in a lead or senior accounting role
• Experience with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) preferred

Qualities Required

• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines independently
• Responsive and service-oriented approach to internal stakeholders

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA candidate or progress toward certification a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment
• Accounting software
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Apply Today!

• Complete an application online at expresspros.com/eurekaca or
• Send us a resume (Word or PDF) to eurekaca@expresspros.com or
• Call us at (707) 268-1866 to do a phone interview today!

Equal Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual's qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

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Express Office: Eureka

14 West Wabash Avenue

Eureka, CA 95501

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area

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