Grant Accounting Manager

Description Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an interim Accounting Manager with strong grant accounting experience to support our nonprofit client based in Los Angeles. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can guide daily financial operations while ensuring accurate grant tracking, reporting, and compliance. The role will work closely with program and finance teams to strengthen financial oversight across multiple publicly funded programs and contribute to a smooth close and audit process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting activities across payables, general ledger management, reconciliations, and the monthly close cycle.
• Direct grant-related financial oversight by tracking spending, reviewing allocations, and comparing actual results against approved budgets.
• Create and evaluate periodic financial reports for funders, leadership, and internal departments to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to applicable grant regulations and nonprofit compliance standards, including government funding requirements and cost principles.
• Compile and review funding reports and supporting schedules required by sponsoring agencies, including standard reimbursement and financial reporting forms.
• Coordinate grant closeout tasks by finalizing reconciliations, preparing required documentation, and resolving outstanding balances.
• Review journal entries and expense coding to confirm transactions are accurately assigned to the appropriate programs and funding sources.
• Collaborate with program leadership to clarify financial expectations, communicate funding restrictions, and explain budget performance.
• Assist with external audits and funder reviews by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to financial inquiries.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance grant reporting accuracy, strengthen tracking processes, and reduce close timelines. Requirements
• At least 7 years of accounting experience within nonprofit environments, including work with grant-supported or government-funded programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in grant accounting, budget management, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience contributing to audit preparation and regulatory compliance activities; exposure to Single Audit requirements is beneficial.
• Proficiency with accounting software, with Blackbaud Financial Edge considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data, build reports, and identify variances.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work onsite five days per week in Los Angeles, California.

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