Grants Accountant

APLA Health's mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the
LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV.
We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people
annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles
County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and
management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment.
For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health
care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several
other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and
legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-
building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-
based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information,
please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free
parking
• Employer Matched 403b
Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $28.03 - $35.55/hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform all grant-related post award functions including, but not limited to: budget and
expense analysis; monthly grant and contract invoicing; labor distribution changes and
associated communication with program staff; reconciliation and re-budgeting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare monthly grant and contract invoices.
• Prepare grant reports, monitor grant expenditures and work with program staff on
maximizing grant use.
• Monitor budget modification timelines and prepare budget modifications and
submit to funders as assigned
• Communicate with fiscal contacts at funding sources for information needed and
problem resolution, as directed by the -Controller. Follow up on collection of
grants receivable as needed.
• Perform grant close-out functions including related journal entries,
reconciliations, invoices and final cost reports.
• Maintain grant information for funder and auditor review, and participate in audits
and reviews by funding agencies as directed. Prepare schedules as requested
for annual audit.
• Maintain balance sheet detail and reconciliations for grants receivable and grants
revenue on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as backup for other positions in the department as needed.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelors' degree in accounting or related field or a minimum of High School
diploma/GED and four years of experience in accounting required. Accounting
experience in a non-profit or government environment preferred.
Knowledge of:
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
Experience with fund software, such as MIP, is considered a plus but not required.
Familiarity with OMB circulars A-133 and the OMB Omni Circular preferred.
Ability to:
Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and
maintain multiple projects simultaneously; develop systems and procedures to facilitate
the completion of projects and tasks; communicate effectively, persuasively, and
professionally both verbally and in writing with individuals, outside organizations, and
grant funders; work independently and effectively under pressure; meet conflicting and
tight deadlines; follow complex directions; analyze budgets, contracts and financial
reports; perform auditing functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching,
stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position
requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising
text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and
have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.