Grant Accountant
Culver City, CA

A nonprofit organization serving children and families is seeking a Grant Accountant to provide temporary grant accounting support.

Details:

• Location: Culver City
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (fully onsite)
• Type: Temporary, 4-6 months
• Pay: $33-$40/hour
• System Preference: Blackbaud Financial Edge (NXT)

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting
• Preferred background in nonprofit accounting with government-funded grants
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance, budgeting, cost allocation, and nonprofit accounting
• Intermediate Excel skills required (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, linking workbooks)
• Experience using accounting systems and building financial reports
• Preferred: Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders, Policy Council, and program management
• Monitor grant and contract budgets; identify and report variances
• Develop grant budgets and assist with financial narratives for funding applications
• Perform grant close-out activities, including reconciliations, final invoices, and financial status reports
• Record monthly grant revenue and receivables
• Review weekly cash drawdowns per agency policy and funding regulations
• Prepare and review general ledger entries and adjusting journal entries
• Review accounts payable for proper coding, cost allocation, allowability, and accuracy
• Support and train program staff on grant accounting and compliance principles