Full Time Administrative Accountant

YWCA USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Greater Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Grant Accountant to oversee the accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and corporate grants. The role supports month-end close, audit readiness, and internal controls in a non-profit environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting collaboration, grant reimbursements, compliance with Uniform Guidance, and financial reporting. Strong systems knowledge (ACUMATICA and Paycom) and exceptional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant accounting for government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices and Uniform Guidance.
• Strong budgeting and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP and payroll systems (ACUMATICA, Paycom).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, accruals, GL analysis, and reconciliations.
• Prepare grant financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder requirements.
• Coordinate grant budgets with Development and Program teams and assist with reimbursements.

Skills

Grant accounting

Non-profit accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

ACUMATICA

Paycom

Job description

YWCA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

This position is responsible for managing the accounting and reporting (internal and external) of government, foundation, and corporate grants; month-end close inclusive of journal entries, accruals, GL account analysis and reconciliations, audit preparation and responding to requests for information.

Manage financial administration of government, foundation, and corporate grants/contracts from pre-award through closeout.

Monitor fiscal compliance, review budgets, and prepare grant financial reports.

Screen and processing requests for expenditures and ensuring the timely application for reimbursement from the state and federal government.

Ensure accurate allocation of expenses, compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder requirements, and timely billings/draws.

Collaborate with Development and Program staff to develop proposal budgets and provide financial guidance.

Partner with Development to monitor funding and do weekly/monthly reconciliation

Coordinate and support funder monitoring visits and special audits.

Partner with the Director of Finance full-cycle accounting including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations (payroll, prepaid, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, etc.).

Assist in preparation for annual financial statement and compliance audits.

Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Participates in finance/accounting projects and ad hoc reports as assigned by CFO.

Work with the Finance team on tasks as needed to ensure strong internal control and separation of duties.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.

Five (5) + years of related accounting and finance experience, knowledge of non-profit accounting is preferred

Experienced systems knowledge including accounting and payroll system applications; strong knowledge of accounting applications, Excel spreadsheets, preferred knowledge of ACUMATICA and Paycom systems

Professional demeanor and positive customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly disseminate financial information with an understandable approach; Respond effectively to sensitive and confidential information

Ability to work independently on multiple projects