Grant Accountant – Nonprofit, Own 27 Grants

GHJ Search and Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search & Staffing is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant in Los Angeles to own the accounting and financial management of a diverse grant portfolio for a mission-driven nonprofit. The ideal candidate will interpret grant agreements, develop tracking processes, monitor budgets, and partner with program leadership.

This hands-on role requires self-sufficiency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to bring structure to grant accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong nonprofit grant accounting experience.
• Experience independently managing multiple grants.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full grant lifecycle.
• Experience with grant budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, payroll allocations, expense allocations, and restricted funding.
• Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and translate requirements into accounting and reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and experience partnering with program or non-finance leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial lifecycle of approximately 27 grants.
• Review and interpret grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules, templates, and reporting tools.
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding restrictions.
• Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants.
• Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close and grant-related journal entries.
• Monitor restricted funding and ensure appropriate coding of expenses.
• Partner closely with Program Directors to monitor spending and address over/underspending.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain documentation and schedules in support of financial and grant audits.

Skills

Grant accounting

Nonprofit experience

Budgeting

Excel expertise

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Grant lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

GHJ Search & Staffing is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant in Los Angeles to own the accounting and financial management of a diverse grant portfolio for a mission-driven nonprofit. The ideal candidate will interpret grant agreements, develop tracking processes, monitor budgets, and partner with program leadership.

This hands-on role requires self-sufficiency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to bring structure to grant accounting.