Grant Accountant

ghj· Accounting
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📍 Los Angeles, CARegular Full time💰 USD 80K–100K

About this role

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

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What is the salary for the Grant Accountant role at ghj?
The listed salary for this Grant Accountant position at ghj is USD 80K–100K. This is an Regular Full time role.
Where is the Grant Accountant position at ghj located?
This Grant Accountant role at ghj is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Grant Accountant role at ghj full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Regular Full time position. It is posted as a Grant Accountant role in the Accounting department at ghj.
Which team or department does the Grant Accountant at ghj belong to?
This Grant Accountant position is part of the Accounting department at ghj. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Grant Accountant job at ghj posted?
This Grant Accountant position at ghj was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Grant Accountant
ghj · 💰 USD 80K–100K
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