Program Accountant
100% Remote within California, Must reside in California  

We are seeking a Program Accountant to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California.  

What You’ll Do 

The Program Accountant is responsible for routine financial transactions and performing month end close functions. This position manages tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, contract/grant reporting, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

•  Manages assigned contracts, grants and/or fiscal sponsor relationships which includes, preparing monthly financial statements and/or invoices with supporting documentation, comparing expenses to contracted budgeted amounts, for accuracy and variances within contract terms, and serving as a liaison between Finance, contract/grant managers, cost centers and programs. 

• Supports Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable functions as it relates to assigned cost centers, programs, and/or projects.

• As necessary, assists in reviewing and providing support for monthly allocations of various organizational expenses; including periodic reviews of methodology and monthly journal entries.

Attributes for Success  

•  Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.

•  Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, and grant/fund accounting experience is preferred.

•  Strategic and proactive thinking; ability to problem-solve and within and across teams to swiftly respond to needs identified across the California Community Colleges.

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency 

What we Offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

This posting is a condensed version of the full job description. To request the full job description, please email us at [email protected].