GRANT ACCOUNTANT

Grant Accountant

Sacramento, CA
$70,000-$85,000 annually

In office 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week (must be willing to drive in daily if business needs change)

Position Summary

The Grant Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This role will participate in the full month end process, but particular focus on grant accounting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform month-end and year-end close
• Manage grant accounting , including tracking restricted funds, allowable costs, and grant reporting
• Prepare and monitor grant budgets; ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements
• Record and reconcile journal entries, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and reports for management, funders, and auditors
• Support annual audit and 990 preparation
• Process and review AP/AR transactions as needed
• Use QuickBooks Online for daily accounting operations
• Assist with ERP system implementation , including data migration, testing, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and nonprofit accounting best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Strong experience with grant accounting and fund accounting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online ; experience with other ERP systems strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting audits and federal/state grants

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.