Grant Accountant

We are looking for a Grant Accountant / Senior Grant Accountant to support the financial management of grant-funded programs for a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing the day-to-day accounting functions associated with grants, ensuring compliance, and partnering with program leaders to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in grant accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and nonprofit financial operations, with the ability to manage multiple funding sources in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain grant budgets, financial reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate tracking of grant activity.

• Monitor grant expenditures and funding balances to ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and funding requirements.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts, general ledger activity, and funding allocations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funding sources, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.
• Prepare financial documentation and schedules to support audits, grant monitoring reviews, and compliance requirements.
• Review grant agreements, contracts, and funding documentation to ensure adherence to financial and reporting obligations.
• Partner with program managers and department leaders to monitor spending, forecast funding needs, and address grant-related financial questions.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide recommendations to management regarding grant performance and funding utilization.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements related to grant-funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, governmental regulations, and organizational policies.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications: • Experience in nonprofit, grant, or fund accounting.

• Strong general ledger, account reconciliation, and month-end close experience.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Background: • Experience managing federal, state, local, or privately funded grants.

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
• Experience preparing grant reports, supporting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and thrive in a hands-on accounting environment.