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

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
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 5 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!

• POSITION SUMMARY:

  Under the direction of the Grants Manager and Controller – Grants, the Grants Accountant positions 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. Perform all contract and grant-related post award functions including, but not limited to: budget and expense analysis; monthly grant and contract invoicing; and associated communication with program staff; reconciliation and assisting with budget modifications.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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 monitoring budget modification timelines and assist in 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.
  • Serve as backup for other positions in the department as needed.

  OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.