Grants Accountant

Essential Functions

• Manage financial administration of government, foundation, and corporate grants/contracts from pre-award through closeout.
• Monitor fiscal compliance, review budgets, and prepare grant financial reports.
• Screens and processes requests for expenditures and ensures the timely application for reimbursement from the state and federal government.
• Ensure accurate allocation of expenses, compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder requirements, and timely billings/draws.
• Collaborate with Development and Program staff to develop proposal budgets and provide financial guidance.
• Partner with Development to monitor funding and do weekly/monthly reconciliation.
• Coordinate and support funder monitoring visits and special audits.
• Partner with the Director of Finance full-cycle accounting including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations (payroll, prepaid, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, etc.).
• Support monthly and year-end closing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Aid in preparation for annual financial statement and compliance audits.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Participates in finance/accounting projects and ad hoc reports as assigned by CFO.
• Work with the Finance team on tasks as needed to ensure strong internal control and separation of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• Five (5) + years of related accounting and finance experience, knowledge of non-profit accounting is preferred.
• Experienced systems knowledge including accounting and payroll system applications; strong knowledge of accounting applications, Excel spreadsheets, preferred knowledge of ACUMATICA and Paycom systems.
• Professional demeanor and positive customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly disseminate financial information with an understandable approach; logical.
• Respond effectively to sensitive and confidential information.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Location

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Salary

$77,000-$85,000/yr.

This is not a remote position.