Grants Accountant Banning, CA

Grants Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.
• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.
• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.
• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.
• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.