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Grants accounting.
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- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location as listed
- Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Role
- Accountant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: DAP Sunrise Admin - Palm Springs, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.26 - $27.30Hourly, Job Category: Finance, At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary
The Grants Accountant position plays an essential role in managing and overseeing the fiscal aspects of grants received. Duties involve ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements of federal, state, city and privately funded programs. This position will perform all
contract and grant-related post award functions including but not limited to budget and expense analysis, monthly grant and contract invoicing, reconciliation, assisting with budget modifications, and associated communication with program staff. Additionally, the Grants Accountant will check and verify accounting data, enter data into the computerized accounting system and use our accounting system to research questions and generate reports to ensure DAP Health remains in compliance with financial and grant requirements. This position supports the Grant Accounting Manager in the annual audit process, while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Review funds received and ensure they are accurately recorded and posted in compliance with procedures, rules, regulations, and specific grant activities
Provide financial documentation necessary for the preparation of grant invoicing to comply with funder reporting requirements
Determine validity of, or liability for, invoices or charges and determine the proper accounting for such
Make arithmetical calculations and verify totals, check the arithmetical accuracy of claims, warrants, vouchers or deposits, check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding
Post financial transactions to accounts, journals, or ledgers
Review grant coding on expenditures to ensure compliance
Prepare invoices and reports for submission to funders, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and timelines
Monitor grant budgets
Maintain complete and accurate grant files
Proactively work with program staff to provide grant support
Assist with the preparation and submittal of timely financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist with the preparation of spenddown reports, monitor grant expenditures, and work with program staff on maximizing grant use
Assist in monitoring budget modification timelines and the preparation and submission of budget modifications to funders
Assist with the performance of grant close-out functions including related journal entries, reconciliations, invoices, and final cost reports
Assist with periodic audits and provide outside auditors with documentation and analysis in response to requests for financial information
Assist in month-end closings and fiscal year closings
Assist in gathering documentation and information for auditors - external financial auditors and grant/funder auditors
Operate standard office equipment, such as adding machine, computer, scanner, or duplicating machine
Access patient-protected health information as needed
Serve as backup for other positions in the department as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities
Ability to:
Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately
Operate standard office equipment which may include computers, calculators, adding machines, scanners, and duplicating machines
Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions
Use computerized accounting systems
Prepare data in the proper format for data entry
Understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems
Recognize and correct computational errors
Accurately compare, post, and transfer numbers
Understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications
Prepare routine and special financial reports
Learn accounting systems
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Extremely organized and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously, meeting conflicting and tight deadlines
Communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally both verbally and in writing with stakeholders, internally and externally.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree in accounting or finance or a minimum of five years equivalent of experience
Have working and detailed knowledge of the various modules in our Accounting System
Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and terminology of fiscal record keeping, business mathematics; checks, money orders, and other common negotiable instruments and their proper validation and endorsement; common methods of balancing cash and checks against records of receipt; methods of handling, recording, and controlling monies received and disbursed; basic mathematical/fiscal computer applications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
This position is on-site at DAP Health Admin
Ability to lift 24 pounds
Operates in an office setting at times and requires frequent times of sitting, standing, repetitive motion, and talking