We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join a leading non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position that offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial operations while growing your career. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly with grants management, and be eager to collaborate across teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage grant accounting processes, including preparing general ledger entries and ensuring proper allocation of funds. • Monitor grant expenditures to maintain compliance with agreements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with program teams to develop and submit timely financial reports for grants, adhering to funder specifications. • Assist in creating accurate and feasible grant budgets while tracking spending against budgeted amounts. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for grant activities, ensuring compliance with audit requirements. • Reconcile accounts related to grants and provide variance analyses to internal stakeholders. • Support internal and external audits by organizing grant-related documentation and maintaining compliance records. • Act as a liaison between finance teams, program departments, and grantors to align financial operations. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations. • Provide training or guidance to team members on grant financial processes as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in general accounting, with expertise in grants management preferred. • Proficiency in accounting software systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. • Strong understanding of compliance reporting and financial reporting standards. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external funders. • Certification in accounting (e.g., CPA) or relevant area is a plus but not required.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app" target="_blank">Download the Robert Half app</a> and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <a href="https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/" target="_blank">roberthalf.gobenefits.net</a> for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms">Robert Half’s Terms of Use</a>.

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join a leading non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position that offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial operations while growing your career. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly with grants management, and be eager to collaborate across teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage grant accounting processes, including preparing general ledger entries and ensuring proper allocation of funds. • Monitor grant expenditures to maintain compliance with agreements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with program teams to develop and submit timely financial reports for grants, adhering to funder specifications. • Assist in creating accurate and feasible grant budgets while tracking spending against budgeted amounts. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for grant activities, ensuring compliance with audit requirements. • Reconcile accounts related to grants and provide variance analyses to internal stakeholders. • Support internal and external audits by organizing grant-related documentation and maintaining compliance records. • Act as a liaison between finance teams, program departments, and grantors to align financial operations. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations. • Provide training or guidance to team members on grant financial processes as necessary.
2025-09-23T17:24:53Z

Staff Accountant Job in Los Angeles | Robert Half