Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Government Contract Accountant / Analyst to join their client's team in Oakland, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position that offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic finance team. The role requires working onsite, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing full cycle cost accounting processes, particularly within a nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full cycle cost accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Utilize NetSuite and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Look Ups, Formulas) to perform accounting tasks.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with nonprofit management practices.
• Analyze and understand the impact of various accounting processes, beyond just execution, to comprehend the transactional impact.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, preferably with project/job cost accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, with specific experience in NetSuite.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Look Ups, and Formulas.
• Experience in nonprofit management is highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, described as a workaholic by the manager.
• Worked at a NonProfit previously with knowledge of grants and funds is required

Required Work Hours

The position requires working onsite in Oakland, CA, with a work schedule of either 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling a 37.5-hour workweek.

Additional Details

This is a temporary-to-hire position, providing a pathway for permanent employment based on performance and business needs. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within a nonprofit setting, while working closely with a dedicated team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.