Sr. Grants Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grants Accountant to support grant and fund accounting operations for a company based in Los Angeles, California. The Sr. Grants Accountant role will focus on financial oversight for grant activity, including budget development, reconciliations, journal entries, and close support. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of government grant accounting, fund administration, and financial reporting in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain grant budgets to support accurate financial planning and award tracking.

• Provide oversight and quality review of work completed by the grants accounting team to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Monitor balance sheet activity and perform accounts receivable reconciliations related to grant funding.

• Record journal vouchers and other accounting entries in a timely and accurate manner.

• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing supporting schedules and resolving outstanding items.

• Prepare documentation and schedules required for the annual audit process.

• Support financial administration for grants and funds by helping maintain organized records and reporting detail.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in grant accounting, including work with government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of fund administration and grant management principles.
• Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable activity, and journal entry processing.
• Experience supporting monthly close and annual audit preparation.
• Familiarity with NAV concepts such as Net Asset Value is preferred.
• Proficiency with Abila MIP or comparable accounting software.
• Ability to review financial work for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting requirements.

Compensation

$35.63-$48.97 Hourly

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