Staff Accountant – Grant & Healthcare Finance

Staff Accountant – Grant & Healthcare Finance | Full-Time

West Covina, United States | Posted on 09/24/2026

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable healthcenter in West Covina , CA committed to providing access to high-quality healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they serve.

Weare seeking a qualified and experienced Staff Accountant to partner with the Accounting Manager and work closely with program leaders and staff to provide guidance on finance and accounting procedures while identifying ways the Accounting team can better support program operations.

Underthe general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant manages grants administration, accounting and financial analysis, financial and project reporting, shared cost allocations, financial records, and budget development.

In thisrole, the Staff Accountant collaborates with AP, Payroll, Billing, HR, and Program Management to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting while supporting Finance Department goals and complying with organizational policies,Uniform Guidance, funding agency requirements, and contract terms.

Schedule:

Full-Time

• Manage post-award grant and contract activities, including budget and expense analysis, invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution updates,reconciliations, and re-budgeting
• Communicate with funding agencies and fiscal contacts to resolve issues and obtain required information
• Complete grant closeouts, including reconciliations, final invoices, financial reports,purchase order liquidations, and budget closeout
• Prepare agency-specific invoices, budgets, budget revisions, project cost reports, and detailed financial reports
• Coordinate timely submission of invoices, reports, and required financial documentation tofunding agencies
• Assist Program Managers and Directors with proper and effective use of grant funds in accordance with award terms
• Partner with Payroll and Accounting staff to ensure AP and payroll transactions are accurately posted and properly allocated
• Coordinate and resolve accounting and grant-related issues with internal teams, Program Management, funding agencies, and grantors
• Reconcile financial records, analyze variances, resolve discrepancies, and ensure supporting adjustments are properly documented
• Develop cost projections, recommend adjustments, and support financial monitoring and internal controls
• Collaborate with Finance team members to improve processes, apply best practices, and support organizational goals
• Assist with funding agency, internal, and external audits by preparing documentation and supporting audit activities
• Monitor AR payments, ensure proper application of funds, and follow up with grantors onoutstanding balances
• Identify potential cost overruns and under expenditures and work with Program Managers on corrective actions and spending plans
• Maintain clear communication and documentation across departments and support a positive,collaborative work environment
• Monitor stafftime charged to grants and review and approve grant-related payroll activity
• Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate processing and posting of grant payroll and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed
• Analyze complex accounting issues and complete assigned accounting projects
• Prepare monthly accrual journal entries in accordance with GAAP and FQHC requirements
• Reconcile grant revenue and receivable accounts and investigate assigned general ledger variances
• Assist the Accounting Manager and CFO with month-end close, grant budgets, financial statements, and monthly reporting

• Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or related…