Grant Accountant - Nonprofit (On-Site, Temp-to-Hire)

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Los Angeles is seeking a Grant Accountant - Non-Profit to manage post-award grant accounting, billing, and receivables across multiple funding sources. The role supports invoices, revenue tracking, and audits, working on-site in a fast-paced nonprofit finance team.

You will monitor grant budgets, prepare reconciliations and reports, assist with month-end close, and collaborate with grants, program, and finance staff to ensure GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit accounting, grant administration, billing, or accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with government-funded contracts and grants strongly preferred.
• Experience with post-award grant management, reconciliations, receivables, and audit support preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Online, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grant budgets, revenue, expenses, and fund balances.
• Maintain accurate grant coding and expense classifications in accordance with GAAP and internal guidelines.
• Prepare invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation for government and private funding sources.
• Monitor accounts receivable, cash receipts, and collections activity.
• Research and resolve billing and financial discrepancies.
• Prepare reconciliations, ledger analyses, and financial reports.
• Support month-end/year-end close, grant closeout, audits, and funder reviews.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and collaborate with Finance, grants, and program teams to support compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Google Workspace

Job description

Beacon Hill in Los Angeles is seeking a Grant Accountant - Non-Profit to manage post-award grant accounting, billing, and receivables across multiple funding sources. The role supports invoices, revenue tracking, and audits, working on-site in a fast-paced nonprofit finance team.

You will monitor grant budgets, prepare reconciliations and reports, assist with month-end close, and collaborate with grants, program, and finance staff to ensure GAAP compliance.