Staff Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. is assisting a well-established nonprofit with a temporary Grant Accountant to support its accounting and grant management team onsite.

The role handles grant accounting (local, state, and federal), budgets, invoicing, reconciliations, and audit prep, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines. Experience with government-funded grants and MIP software is preferred; strong attention to detail and independence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with grant accounting, including government-funded grants.
• Knowledge of grant budgets, invoicing, and compliance requirements.
• Accounting and reconciliation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant accounting activities at local, state, and federal levels.
• Prepare and monitor grant budgets.
• Review grant-related financial reports and invoices.
• Post journal entries and maintain financial records.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with grant funding requirements and guidelines.

Skills

Grant accounting

Budgeting

Reconciliation

Independent work

Tools

MIP accounting software

Job description

Pay: Up to $28-31/hour Schedule: Fully Onsite Duration: Through 10/9 with possible extension (not guaranteed)

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a Grant Accountant to support its accounting and grant management team on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage local, state, and federal grant accounting activities
• Prepare and monitor grant budgets
• Review grant-related financial reports and invoices
• Perform accounts receivable reconciliations
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with annual audit preparation
• Ensure compliance with grant funding requirements and administrative guidelines

Qualifications:

• Experience with grant accounting, including government-funded grants
• Knowledge of grant budgets, invoicing, and compliance requirements
• Experience with MIP accounting software preferred
• Accounting and reconciliation experience required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with nonprofit and grant accounting experience looking for a short-term assignment with a mission-driven organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.