Temporary Accountant

Our client is seeking an Accountant for a contract opportunity. The role involves analyzing financial information, auditing financial documents, compiling statistical and financial data, monitoring expenditures against budget, preparing and processing accounting activities, providing technical expertise to staff and districts, reconciling fiscal information and account balances, and training department staff.

• Analyzes financial information (e.g., general ledger accounts, costs, local tax revenues, district audits, etc.) to identify potential budget variances, compile statistical information, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Audits financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy, detect errors and fraud, process correcting entries, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external individuals and groups (e.g., personnel, auditors, funding agencies, IRS, California Department of Education, etc.) to implement and maintain services and programs in accordance with established financial policies, practices, laws, and regulatory guidelines.
• Compiles statistical and financial data (e.g., income/expenditure reports, forecasting, budget overviews, etc.) to provide third‑party reporting, develop budget recommendations, and supply financial summaries to other personnel.
• Guides, presents to, and trains department staff to monitor workflow, ensure proper accounting practices, and maintain compliance with fund account requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Monitors expenditures against budget and account information to ensure accuracy of reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with financial guidelines, program policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Plans and conducts team/department meetings, in‑service trainings, and workshops to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Prepares and processes a variety of accounting activities (e.g., accounting projects and annual reports, accounts receivable/payable transactions, payroll/benefits/taxes, etc.) to support audit processes, maintain financial integrity, ensure accuracy, and meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical expertise to staff and districts on accounting issues and related financial activities to convey pertinent information regarding the organization’s financial operations and ensure compliance with established policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Receives and posts various revenues (e.g., ACH, wires, checks, cash, etc.) to ensure proper revenue classification and accurate posting to funds and the internal financial system.
• Reconciles fiscal information and account balances (e.g., general ledger accounts, discrepancies, cash flow statements, etc.) to verify accuracy, maintain accurate balances, and comply with accounting practices.
• Responds to a variety of internal and external inquiries (e.g., account entries, regulations, tax communication, etc.) by providing information, direction, and/or appropriate referrals.

• 3+ years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or auditing.
• Must hold a valid CA Driver License and provide proof of insurance when driving is an assigned job duty.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.