Grant Accountant I: Nonprofit Grants & Finance

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. seeks a Grant Accountant to handle complex accounting for agency revenue, grants and program contracts. You will monitor budgets, assist with reports, and communicate grant status to directors and staff. The role requires nonprofit experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

You will back up payroll, maintain vendor data, produce audits and develop special reports while training staff on policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting and/or non-profits is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and office software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of duties; keep CFO informed of barriers.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of liability accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare bank deposits or Cash Receipts Journals for the General Ledger.
• Assist with required agency reports and grant/budget support.
• Monitor contract budgets/financial reports to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and post revenue-related entries with proper audit trails.
• Prepare monthly allocations of pool accounts and reconcile cash accounts.
• Serve as payroll backup and maintain vendor data in accounting software.
• Develop new reports and train staff on accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Budget management

Non-profit accounting

Grant reporting

Financial analysis

Auditing procedures

Interpersonal communication

English communication

Education

Associate's degree in accounting, business administration or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Email

Database

Word processing

Web-based platforms

Job description

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. seeks a Grant Accountant to handle complex accounting for agency revenue, grants and program contracts. You will monitor budgets, assist with reports, and communicate grant status to directors and staff. The role requires nonprofit experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

You will back up payroll, maintain vendor data, produce audits and develop special reports while training staff on policies and procedures.