Grant-Funded Nonprofit Accountant II

Acadiana Legal Services Corporation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance in line with LSC guidelines, GAAP, and grant requirements.

The role covers journal entries, reconciliations, budget monitoring, grant accounting, and financial reporting, under CFO supervision. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, plus confidentiality and communication abilities, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience, preferably nonprofit/government/grant-funded.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, or general ledger functions.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and documentation for routine transactions.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budget tracking for programs.
• Support grant accounting activities and ensure grant expenditures meet requirements.
• Assist with audits and provide schedules/documentation as needed.
• Process and analyze data to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Assist cash management, including reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting concepts

Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance in line with LSC guidelines, GAAP, and grant requirements.

The role covers journal entries, reconciliations, budget monitoring, grant accounting, and financial reporting, under CFO supervision. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, plus confidentiality and communication abilities, are essential.