Strategic Grant Accountant for Nonprofit Impact

Ghj; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GHJ Search & Staffing supports a mission-driven nonprofit in Los Angeles seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to own the accounting and financial management of a diverse grant portfolio. The role involves interpreting grant agreements, ensuring compliance, and building grant tracking processes in close partnership with program leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit grant accounting experience, the ability to manage multiple grants independently, and advanced Excel skills

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Manage financial lifecycle of ~27 grants.
• Review grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules and reporting tools.
• Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with restrictions.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants.
• Prepare grant financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close and grant journal entries.
• Monitor restricted funding and ensure proper expense coding.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to monitor spending.
• Identify discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Maintain documentation for audits.

Connaissances

Nonprofit grant accounting

Analytical

Communication with leadership

Advanced Excel

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

ERP/Accounting software

Grant management software

Description du poste

GHJ Search & Staffing supports a mission-driven nonprofit in Los Angeles seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to own the accounting and financial management of a diverse grant portfolio. The role involves interpreting grant agreements, ensuring compliance, and building grant tracking processes in close partnership with program leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit grant accounting experience, the ability to manage multiple grants independently, and advanced Excel skills