Staff Accountant – Grants & Research Finance is a six-month contract based in San Diego, California, offered in a hybrid work environment. The role supports month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and grant and sponsored project accounting for federally funded and privately sponsored programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, performing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepaid expense analyses, payroll allocations, processing subrecipient invoices, and assisting with annual audits and Form 990 preparation. The position provides exposure to nonprofit and research finance, including NIH and NSF sponsored awards, and opportunities to collaborate with scientists, researchers, and finance professionals. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 2–4 years of accounting experience, and strong skills in general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP). Preferred experience includes nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), QuickBooks, and audit support. The role pays $33.65–$36.06 per hour and is located in San Diego, California.

Staff Accountant – Grants & Research Finance is a six-month contract based in San Diego, California, offered in a hybrid work environment. The role supports month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and grant and sponsored project accounting for federally funded and privately sponsored programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, performing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepaid expense analyses, payroll allocations, processing subrecipient invoices, and assisting with annual audits and Form 990 preparation. The position provides exposure to nonprofit and research finance, including NIH and NSF sponsored awards, and opportunities to collaborate with scientists, researchers, and finance professionals. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 2–4 years of accounting experience, and strong skills in general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP). Preferred experience includes nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), QuickBooks, and audit support. The role pays $33.65–$36.06 per hour and is located in San Diego, California.