Senior Grant Accountant – Head Start Finances (Onsite LA)

Crystal Stairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% coverage for medical/dental/vision

401k match options

Flex spending

Pre-paid legal services

Paid sick and vacation time

Training days

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to improving family lives is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant. This role involves overseeing fiscal management of funding sources for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting within the non-profit sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years work experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in non-profit accounting and financial reporting for government contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for funders and program management.
• Monitor expenditures and budgets, ensuring compliance.
• Perform grant close-out activities and maintain general ledger accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Budgeting

Cost allocation

Non-profit accounting

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Extensive related work experience in accounting

Tools

Blackbaud Finance Edge NXT

Job description

A leading organization dedicated to improving family lives is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant. This role involves overseeing fiscal management of funding sources for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting within the non-profit sector.