Robert Half is searching for Grant Accountants for local ongoing opportunities in the Downtown LA area. The ideal Grant Accountant possesses strong social skills and a collaborative work style. If you combine dynamic communication skills with a positive attitude, then you may thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, please call our office at 213.629.4602.
Responsibilities:
· Assisting department managers with their budgets and then keeping them updated on their results in terms of their budget.
· Conduct regular budget review of programs.
· Prepare monthly financial statements, variance reports, the agency’s annual budget and forecasting processes.
· Reconcile and perform grant closeout functions required by contracts administration and sponsors.
· Ensure adherence to guidelines and policies.
· Identify and prepare resources needed for audits.
· Ensure the integrity of accounting information.
· Monitor fiscal compliance of the organization’s program and services.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the organization's funding sources, grants and contracts, ensure implementation of best practices.
· Assist and participate in all pre and post-award grant processes.
Qualifications:
· Knowledge of fund-based accounting systems
· Perform analytics related to budget.
· 10% special projects and other related work as required.
· Work with CFO and funders to resolve any issues.
· Responsible for timely and accurate grant reporting
· Prepares, reconciles and submits quarterly financial reports.