Grant Accountant

Job overview

The Grant Accountant is an onsite role based in Los Angeles, CA, with a salary range of $70,304 to $78,715.44 per year. This position supports the fiscal department at Crystal Stairs, contributing to the organization's mission of improving family lives through child care services and advocacy. This role exists to ensure financial integrity for various grants and contracts. The Grant Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, performing general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with audit preparation to support program management and funding compliance.

What you'll do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders and management.
• Monitor expenditures and budgets for assigned contracts.
• Assist with grant close-out activities and reconciliations.
• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and allowability.
• Prepare weekly cash drawdowns and assist with annual financial audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

los angeles ca

grant accounting

non-profit

finance

gaap

budgeting

onsite

accounting

head start

$70k-$79k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision (95% employer-paid), 401k matching, generous sick/vacation time, paid winter break, and professional development.

Why this role

Requires intermediate Excel skills (vlookup, sumif) and experience with non-profit accounting and government-funded grants.

About the employer

Crystal Stairs is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.