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Grant Accountant
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Robert Half
Los Angeles, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to support grant funding activities and financial oversight in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on managing the financial lifecycle of grants, from pre-award budget coordination through post-award tracking, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate will work closely with program leaders, finance partners, and external funders to help maintain accurate records, support timely submissions, and strengthen accountability across grant-funded initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities from public agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations to support program objectives.
- Organize and maintain a comprehensive grants schedule covering application due dates, reporting timelines, renewals, and compliance checkpoints.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare proposal packages, supporting documentation, and submission materials for new funding requests.
- Develop and review grant budgets with finance and program teams, ensuring cost assumptions and funding narratives are accurate and well supported.
- Oversee awarded grants by monitoring adherence to sponsor requirements, contract terms, and organizational policies.
- Track spending activity, performance commitments, and critical milestones to help ensure each grant remains financially and operationally on target.
- Prepare interim and final reports for funders, including financial details and program-related updates as required.
- Maintain complete and organized grant files, including agreements, correspondence, financial records, and reporting documentation.
- Assess grant performance and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance, reporting quality, and future funding success. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in grant accounting, grant administration, fund management, or a closely related role.
- Working knowledge of government grants, fund administration practices, and grant compliance standards.
- Experience with budget monitoring, financial reconciliation, and grant-related reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial or grant management systems, including Abila MIP.
- Familiarity with NAV (Net Asset Value) concepts and financial tracking within fund-based environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across departments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.