Careers

Grant Accounting Manager

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 ------ Location: Irvine, California, United States

Grant Accounting Manager Corporate Administration - Irvine. F/T, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Responsibilities Include:

Budget Management

• Prepare annual budgets for all grants and budget modifications required by Chief Officers and Program Directors, funding source contract managers or as required to cover line-item budget variances.
• Communicate with Chief Officers and Program Directors, and funding source contract managers to gather necessary assumptions and information for the preparation of budgets and resolve any budget issues.
• Attend program review meetings at funding sources as required, reports program-specific financial information and answers questions from funding sources.
• Prepare annual agency wide budget based on government and non-government grant budgets, and fundraising and donation projections from the Chief Executive Officer, Director, and Program Directors.

Contracts and Grants

• Manage the monthly claim reimbursement preparation process including reviewing claims and projections prepared by Grant Accountants and Budget Analyst for accuracy and completeness, ensuring submissions are completed in a timely manner.
• Identify new contracts and amendments for which new funds may need to be established and coordinate with the Financial Accounting team to determine the appropriate Chart of Account assignment.
• Manage the annual contract closeout process and reviews all related calculations and reconciliations.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and any contract requirements.

General Accounting and Month End Close

• Support grant audits and annual agency audits as requested.
• Complete tasks assigned for the month end close process.

Management of Accounting Staff

• Participate in recruitment, supervision, training, evaluation, and discipline of direct reports.
• Facilitate professional development and training for direct reports.

General

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller propose needed changes to the accounting department procedures.
• Keep Chief Financial Officer informed of department activities and issues.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and all Waymakers staff.
• Assist supervisor, co-workers, department staff, and agency employees as needed or assigned.
• Promote the best interests of the Accounting Department and the Agency. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5-7 years related experience with emphasis in grant-based or cost center-based budgeting.
• Experience in a multi-funded non-profit agency preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial control.
• Experience of Microsoft Excel and knowledge of server-based accounting software applications.
• Excellent analytical ability and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Chief Officers, Directors, Program Directors and funding source contract managers.

Salary Range: $6,917.00 - $7,167.00 per month

Waymakers is a "Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.