Grant Accountant

Company: Illumination Health + Home
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description “Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.” Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13 facilities with 22 micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Role 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. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Responsibilities 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. Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications Required: 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. Preferred: Experience with non-profits specifically with government reporting and accounting. Cost accounting experience a plus Proficiency in Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar). Benefits 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 Powered by JazzHR oEloEhyq2M

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