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United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Sr. Grants Accountant

LocationLos Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted2w ago
Finance & Administration

Quick answer

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is hiring a senior grants accountant (Los Angeles, CA) with a compensation range of $80,000-88,000 to manage financial administration and support nonprofit service providers.

Role
Sr. Grants Accountant
Organization
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$80,000-88,000 per year
Category
Finance & Administration

The role

The Sr. Grants Accountant role at United Way of Greater Los Angeles involves managing financial administration, supporting nonprofit service providers, and ensuring public resources are invested responsibly and effectively.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary Finance point of contact for assigned programmatic teams and grantees
  • Build and own strong grantee relationships
  • Lead finance-focused Technical Assistance for grantees
  • Manage the grantee Help Desk for finance matters
  • Drive coordination across Finance, Program, Grants, Legal/Contracts, and Data teams
  • Own the end-to-end grantee payment process

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or grants function
  • Advanced familiarity with Excel, including pivot tables
  • Experience with budget-to-actual analyses, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Strong accounting judgement
  • Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms like Sage Intacct

What you'll bring

Advanced Excel skillsExperience with grants management or fund accountingKnowledge of GAAP and fund accountingBudget-to-actual analysesAccount reconciliationsAttention to detail

How we treat you

Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, pension, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Los Angeles, CA, with a hybrid work schedule.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $80,000-88,000 per year.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with budget-to-actual analyses.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024.

What are the benefits?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, pension, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Way of Greater Los Angeles's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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