Accountant Req #2770 Southwood Admin, 1030 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM Helping People. Changing Lives. As an Accountant at CAPSLO, you'll provide essential accounting and budgetary support across a variety of agency programs. Your work will include preparing timely financial reports, reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing financial statements, and managing budget development and adjustments. By ensuring programs are accurately budgeted, accounted for, and reconciled, you'll help maximize CAPSLO's ability to serve families and individuals throughout the community.

Qualifications:

Has a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field. Has a minimum of five years experience in accounting. Has a minimum of five years of experience in developing program budgets, forecasting, handling budget revisions, and managing grant cost allocations. Has experience with accounts payable, receivables, financial statement analysis, and bank reconciliations. As an

Accountant You Will:

Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly financial reports and recurring journal entries. Conduct monthly meetings with Program Directors and the CFO to review financials. Analyze balance sheet, revenue, and expense accounts; investigate and report significant variances. Make timely adjustments to financial statements and ensure compliance with funding terms. Distribute financial reports to program staff and funding sources. Prepare annual departmental and grant budgets with Program Directors. Compile monthly and annual fiscal summaries for Finance Committee review. Grant & Contract Administration Maintain agency-wide grant/contract listings and reporting schedules. Oversee contract files and abstracts. Prepare billing for reimbursement and financial reports for programs including Energy, Health, Homeless Services, Food, Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, and State Child Development. Maintain cross-program knowledge to provide coverage as needed. Fixed Assets & Banking Ensure asset safeguarding and compliance with GAAP and funding requirements. Maintain the Fixed Asset ledger and calculate quarterly depreciation. Reconcile general ledger cash accounts with bank statements, including voids, charges, and transfers. Additional Responsibilities Accountant II handles a larger portfolio, provides detailed fiscal analysis and forecasting, mentors junior staff, and delivers fiscal training to program teams. Assist in preparing audit schedules and annual indirect revenue estimates. Code cash receipts and approve daily expenditure vouchers. Uphold CAPSLO's mission, strategic goals, and safety standards. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To view the full job description click HERE . #HSW For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers. For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org. EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Regular Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Hiring Min Rate 28 USD Hiring Max Rate 36 USD Scan this QR code and apply! Download Southwood Admin, 1030 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America