Grants Accountant — Nonprofit Finance & Compliance

YWCA Greater Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Greater Los Angeles is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and corporate grants, including month-end close and audits. The role partners with Development and Program staff to support budgets and financial reports, ensuring compliance and timely draws.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, and strong Excel skills; ACUMATICA and Paycom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Five (5) or more years of related accounting and finance experience.
• Non-profit accounting knowledge preferred.
• Experience with ACUMATICA and Paycom systems preferred.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication and confidential information handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting of government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assist with audits and responses to information requests.
• Ensure Uniform Guidance compliance and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with Development and Program staff on budgets and financial guidance.
• Support weekly/monthly reconciliation with funding sources.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

ACUMATICA

Paycom

Excel

Job description

YWCA Greater Los Angeles is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and corporate grants, including month-end close and audits. The role partners with Development and Program staff to support budgets and financial reports, ensuring compliance and timely draws.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, and strong Excel skills; ACUMATICA and Paycom