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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to support a nonprofit organization for a fully onsite position in Los Angeles on a long-term contract basis.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders, Policy Council, and program management
  • Monitor expenditures and budgets for assigned contracts/grants, reporting inconsistencies with the approved budget to the Head Start Director and other program management
  • Perform grant close-out activities, including reconciliations, final invoices, financial status reports, liquidations, and submitting timely and accurate reports
  • Record monthly revenue and corresponding receivable
  • Review weekly cash drawdowns to meet agency policies and funding regulations
  • Ensure general ledger entries for accuracy, preparing adjusting journal entries as needed
  • Review accounts payable transactions for correct expense codes, cost allocation, funder approval, allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Train program team to ensure these principles are understood
  • Create reports in accounting system to ensure program management has access to financial information and reports to assist with management of the contract/grant budgets
  • Attend department and Head Start Fiscal training as required
  • Attend or present at monthly Policy Council meetings to provide financial reports and other updates

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles, budgeting, cost allocation, and non-profit accounting
  • strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and must know how to use vlookup, sumif, and linking
  • proficient in the use of computerized accounting systems, including report creation and report template building
  • and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance. Extensive related work experience in accounting may be substituted for college education
  • Minimum of five years work experience in accounting or finance, including general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation

Nice to have:

  • Preferred experience using Blackbaud Finance Edge NXT
  • Preferred experience in non-profit accounting, financial reporting and budgeting for government funded contracts and grants
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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