Job description

GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Los Angeles who is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to take ownership of the accounting and financial management of a diverse grant portfolio. This is a hands-on role for someone who can go beyond processing transactions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading and interpreting grant agreements, determining financial and compliance requirements, building grant tracking processes, monitoring budgets, and partnering directly with program leadership. This position is best suited for a self-sufficient and analytical accountant who can identify discrepancies, solve problems independently, and bring structure to the grant accounting process. Key Responsibilities: Manage the financial lifecycle of approximately 27 grants Review and interpret grant agreements and funding requirements Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules, templates, and reporting tools Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding restrictions Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger Support month-end close and grant-related journal entries Monitor restricted funding and ensure appropriate coding of expenses Partner closely with Program Directors to monitor spending and address over/underspending Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions Maintain documentation and schedules in support of financial and grant audits Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required Strong nonprofit grant accounting experience Experience independently managing multiple grants Demonstrated understanding of the full grant lifecycle Experience with grant budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, payroll allocations, expense allocations, and restricted funding Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and translate requirements into accounting and reporting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently Strong communication skills and experience partnering with program or non-finance leadership Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with accounting/ERP systems #GHJSS #LI-MO1

Requirements

Must-haves

This position is best suited for a self-sufficient and analytical accountant who can identify discrepancies, solve problems independently, and bring structure to the grant accounting process.
Manage the financial lifecycle of approximately 27 grants
Review and interpret grant agreements and funding requirements
Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules, templates, and reporting tools
Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding restrictions
Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants
Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation
Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger
Support month-end close and grant-related journal entries
Monitor restricted funding and ensure appropriate coding of expenses
Partner closely with Program Directors to monitor spending and address over/underspending
Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions
Maintain documentation and schedules in support of financial and grant audits
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Strong nonprofit grant accounting experience
Experience independently managing multiple grants
Demonstrated understanding of the full grant lifecycle
Experience with grant budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, payroll allocations, expense allocations, and restricted funding
Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and translate requirements into accounting and reporting processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills and experience partnering with program or non-finance leadership
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with accounting/ERP systems

Nice-to-haves

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