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Ghj

Grant Accountant

Los Angeles, CAOnsite · United States
Regular Full-time · Client Opportunities
POSTED 30 SEPT
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Pay · posted
$80k–100k
mkt median $91k
Open for
37d
since 30 Sept
Hiring · 30d
125
−3 net · open roles

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the financial lifecycle of approximately 27 grants

Review and interpret grant agreements and funding requirements

Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules, templates, and reporting tools

Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding restrictions

Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis

Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants

Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation

Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger

Support month-end close and grant-related journal entries

Monitor restricted funding and ensure appropriate coding of expenses

Partner closely with Program Directors to monitor spending and address over/underspending

Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions

Maintain documentation and schedules in support of financial and grant audits

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Strong nonprofit grant accounting experience

Experience independently managing multiple grants

Demonstrated understanding of the full grant lifecycle

Experience with grant budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, payroll allocations, expense allocations, and restricted funding

Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and translate requirements into accounting and reporting processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently

Strong communication skills and experience partnering with program or non-finance leadership

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with accounting/ERP systems

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