Foundation for California Community Colleges

Staff Accountant, Data and Compliance

Foundation for California Community Colleges
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal compliance for government grants, including knowledge of GAAP and 2 CFR 200. Proficient in financial reporting, data reconciliation, and fiscal desk reviews with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Grant ComplianceGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Financial ReportingData ReconciliationAnalytical Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist with a variety of accounting and related duties supporting the Finance Department
  • Perform basic accounting functions for assigned portfolios of work
  • Work closely on large projects tied to state and federal funding
  • Handle data reconciliation
  • Assist in fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients tied to government funding
  • Provide subject matter expertise on federal compliance for government grants
  • Help prepare financial statements and quarterly government reports (SF-425)
  • Complete fiscal desk reviews of subrecipients, including review of financial controls, expense backup documentation, and compliance with federal guidance
  • Gather data and information across multiple systems to support accurate and timely reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must reside in California
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both
  • Minimum of two (2)+ years of related work experience in finance or accounting
  • Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively present information and answer questions for Foundation customers, partners, and management
  • Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and business procedures
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Extreme accuracy and attention to detail
  • Background in federal grant compliance
  • Subject matter expertise in federal compliance pertaining to government grants, including 2 CFR 200 and program-specific guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness offerings
  • CalPERS retirement program
  • Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
  • Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
  • Fully remote positions
  • Remote-first philosophy

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Hard Skills
Accounting FunctionsFinancial Statements PreparationExpense Backup Documentation ReviewAccounting Theory InterpretationFinancial Controls Review
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailPresentation Skills
Industry Keywords
Federal FundingGovernment GrantsFiscal Desk ReviewsSubrecipient ManagementProgram-Specific Guidance