Accounting Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support finance operations for an organization based in Sacramento, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting support within structured funding environments. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, timely claim and invoice processing, and dependable recordkeeping across day-to-day accounting activities. <br /><br /> Responsibilities: <br /> • Manage the full billing cycle by preparing invoices, funding claims, and related reporting with a high level of accuracy and timeliness. <br /> • Track submissions, approvals, and open items through organized billing logs, ensuring follow-up is completed when issues arise. <br /> • Investigate rejected billings, payment exceptions, and account discrepancies, then take action to resolve outstanding concerns. <br /> • Maintain accounts receivable records, update customer or funder balances, and apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts. <br /> • Reconcile receivable activity, review aging trends, and support collection efforts to reduce overdue balances. <br /> • Examine unapplied cash, credits, and other payment variances to ensure account activity is properly reflected. <br /> • Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting financial documentation. <br /> • Provide audit support by gathering requested records and maintaining documentation in accordance with accounting policies and reporting standards. <br /> • Partner with the Finance team to identify unusual transactions, address inconsistencies, and support daily accounting operations while preserving confidentiality.• 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for billing and accounts receivable activities. <br /> • Strong working knowledge of account reconciliation, financial records maintenance, and month-end close support. <br /> • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting systems; QuickBooks experience is preferred. <br /> • Background in nonprofit, grant-funded, or government-funded organizations is preferred. <br /> • Familiarity with both accounts receivable and general accounting functions; exposure to accounts payable is a plus. <br /> • Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to produce accurate supporting schedules and reports. <br /> • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.</div></div>