Grant Accountant

Vision to Learn•Los Angeles, CA

5h•$35 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Vision To Learn is the largest school-based vision care nonprofit in the country. VTL exists to address one basic premise – if you can’t see, you can’t learn. Vision To Learn provides eye exams and glasses to students in underserved communities at no cost to the students and their families to help them succeed in school and in life. Founded in Los Angeles in 2012, Vision To Learn has since expanded to schools across the country. Vision care is critical as 80% of all learning during a child’s first 12 years is visual, we work to solve the problem of lack of access by partnering with school districts to provide eye exams and glasses at no charge to families. We have provided over 3.8 million vision screenings, 750,000 eye exams and 630,000 new, prescription glasses in the last decade. The Grant Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s grant-related accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. This role requires hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and Salesforce, strong data accuracy skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, experience in month-end close processes, and direct experience with grant fund accounting, including compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Candidates with public accounting experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit, public accounting firm, or grant accounting
Experience with Sage Intacct (required)
Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
Grant fund accounting experience (required)
Strong understanding of GAAP principles, including restricted fund accounting and revenue recognition
High attention to detail and strong data entry accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment
Familiarity with federal, state, and private grant compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong internal control awareness

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries related to grant activity; maintain general ledger integrity
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of grant-related accounts
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, with a focus on grant reporting
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into Sage Intacct for all grant transactions
Utilize Salesforce data to reconcile grant revenue, restricted funds, and program-related financial activity
Monitor restricted funds to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements
Prepare and submit grant financial reports in accordance with donor and regulatory deadlines
Assist in the development and maintenance of grant budgets in collaboration with program teams
Ensure proper revenue recognition for grants in accordance with GAAP
Support audit preparation, including grant-specific schedules and documentation, and respond to auditor requests
Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements
Analyze grant financial data and identify discrepancies, variances, or trends
Prepare revenue recognition form on a monthly basis
Prepare exam reconciliation for review by the Controller
Assist with payroll and accounts payable on an on-going basis
Collaborate with program and development teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of grant-funded activities
Prepare bank reconciliation for the controller’s review