Job Description

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

The Grant Accountant’s primary responsibility is to monitor and record all grant and donation activities for a non-profit organization. This position will be the primary contact for all inquiries and compliance related to grants. This includes audits, completing SEFA reporting, and managing the Single Audit. Additional duties will also include day-to-day accounting (such as journal entries, account reconciliations), maintaining the organization’s accounting system, preparing monthly billing, and completion of account and analytical tasks with a clear understanding and knowledge of financial report preparation.

•   Manage all grant and donation reporting for the organization.
• Maintain specific general ledger accounts in full compliance with GAAP including preparation of
• journal entries.
• Analyze financial information in response to inquiries from managers, vendors, and employees.
• Manage reconciliation of specific balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparation of annual tax returns and audit requests with external CPA firm.
• Monitor financial administration of contracts to ensure that proper documentation is submitted for
• expenditures.
• Provide a level of leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels
• throughout the organization, create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• This position is onsite. No remote or hybrid option at this time.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to calculate and compile data using spreadsheets or other software to generate reports.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, Net Suite, or comparable ERP systems.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• Solid experience with managing external and internal audit requests and understanding of the full cycle accounting process.

• Experience with non-profits specifically with government reporting and accounting.
• Cost accounting experience a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

• Medical Insurance funded by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 15 days' vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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