Accounting Analyst Sacramento, CA

Accounting Analyst

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.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full billing cycle by preparing invoices, funding claims, and related reporting with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Track submissions, approvals, and open items through organized billing logs, ensuring follow-up is completed when issues arise.
• Investigate rejected billings, payment exceptions, and account discrepancies, then take action to resolve outstanding concerns.
• Maintain accounts receivable records, update customer or funder balances, and apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconcile receivable activity, review aging trends, and support collection efforts to reduce overdue balances.
• Examine unapplied cash, credits, and other payment variances to ensure account activity is properly reflected.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting financial documentation.
• Provide audit support by gathering requested records and maintaining documentation in accordance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Partner with the Finance team to identify unusual transactions, address inconsistencies, and support daily accounting operations while preserving confidentiality.