Senior Grant Accountant

Child Care Resource Center • Chatsworth, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Grant Accountant works within a team structure to manage accounting, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and lifecycle activities for assigned grants and contracts. The role analyzes financial data, prepares and reviews funder reports, oversees grant-related general ledger transactions, and supports accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable regulations, agency policies, professional standards, and GAAP.

The position also supports grant setup and closeout, budget development, funder communications, audits, team training, and process improvement. It is a full-time hybrid position, typically working Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The work involves standard office and warehouse environments with moderate background noise. Some business-related travel and driving are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of work experience in accounting or finance, specifically including preparation of financial statements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated computer skills; intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word is desired.
• Extensive experience with a computerized accounting system.
• Effective communication, organization, and customer service skills; collaborative teamwork and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands, follow tasks through completion, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, mature judgment, collegiality, discretion, confidentiality, independent work, and initiative.
• Ability to comply with agency confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and PHI, and technological security requirements.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Some business-related travel and driving are required. Staff who drive on behalf of CCRC must be approved drivers and meet the agency's requirements, including maintaining current auto insurance and a current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Successful completion of a background check; additional clearances may apply depending on program responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of government funding grant reporting requirements, budgeting, OMB Circulars, and nonprofit experience.
• Previous audit experience.
• Working knowledge of Workday ERP Financial Management.
• Working knowledge of Adaptive Planning budgeting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance analysis and financial forecasts for assigned contracts; analyze financial data, resolve issues, and ensure financial results are accurately recorded and presented.
• Present financial findings to the GM Supervisor, GM Director, program staff, and other management as requested.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual funder reports, including invoices, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and federal and state regulations, maintain complete records, and provide timely, accurate reporting to authorities.
• Set up new grants and contracts in Workday, including billing schedules and related system requirements.
• Develop and maintain Adaptive reports for assigned grants and collaborate on grant-related reporting and analysis.
• Review, approve, and prepare journal vouchers, accounts receivable billings, accounts receivable adjustments, and other adjusting entries for assigned grants.
• Oversee the accuracy of general ledger transactions through grant closeout and provide guidance and corrections as needed.
• Review and recommend distribution codes and cost allocation methodologies; propose updates and help maintain the Cost Allocation Plan.
• Prepare budgets for annual refunding applications, collaborate with program management, and update Adaptive funder-approved budgets to align with the agency annual budget.
• Complete grant closeout activities, including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, year-end liquidations, budget closeouts, and final financial reporting.
• Maintain working knowledge of funding and grants outside the assigned portfolio to support grant management.
• Respond to funder inquiries and requests and collaborate with grant management and program management staff.
• Support the GM Supervisor with guidance, mentoring, and cross-departmental training; assist with cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Help design, implement, and document procedures that improve departmental efficiency and comply with agency policies, professional standards, and GAAP.
• Attend, participate in, or facilitate department, program, staff, and other meetings as needed.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and lead funder and grantor audits for assigned programs.
• Perform ad hoc assignments and research projects as needed.
• Stay current on accounting standards, agency contract funding terms and conditions, and relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Comply with applicable OMB circulars and funding requirements; serve as backup for other Grants Management team members and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability paid for by CCRC.
• Employer contribution and employer match in the 403(b) retirement savings plan, with 100% vesting.
• Vacation and sick time, holidays, and paid winter break.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on the organization's 501(c)(3) designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior