Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Financial Services organization in Sacramento, California. This Contract position focuses on day-to-day transactional accounting, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting support across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in general ledger activity, receivables, payables, and tax-related filings while working effectively with internal teams and maintaining accurate financial records.Responsibilities:• Manage invoice processing, payment workflows, and reimbursement activity while verifying coding accuracy before transactions are entered into the accounting system.• Oversee incoming payments by recording deposits, applying receipts, monitoring overdue balances, and coordinating collection follow-up as needed.• Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare invoices, support membership billing schedules, and validate underlying financial data used to determine annual dues and related charges.• Respond to scholarship program inquiries, process application-related payments, maintain tracking records, and keep associated web content and listings current.• Record journal entries, monitor cash activity, and maintain the general ledger to ensure transactions are accurately reflected across entities.• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and administrative fee activity, and assist with draft financial statement preparation.• Support financial analysis by identifying notable fluctuations, researching variances, and helping prepare reporting that informs management decisions.• Prepare and submit quarterly sales and use tax filings and assist with year-end activities including 1099 reporting, budget support, audit preparation, and general ledger review.• Maintain familiarity with accounting software and document accounting procedures and controls to support consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.