Project Accountant

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to support a mission-driven non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can oversee complex program finances, coordinate multi-phase project activity, and maintain strong accountability across deadlines, compliance standards, and stakeholder expectations. The role requires a leader with strong attention to detail who can strengthen reporting, improve workflows, and provide dependable guidance across scholarship and funding-related operations.

Responsibilities:

Direct the full lifecycle of scholarship and funding programs, from initial setup and application preparation through award processing, renewals, and final closeout activities.

Build and maintain comprehensive project plans that outline milestones, timelines, resource needs, dependencies, and budget considerations for multiple active programs.

Act as a primary point of contact for donors, committee members, students, and partner institutions by delivering clear communication, timely updates, and dependable support.

Monitor program risk and compliance requirements, evaluate exceptions, and provide practical recommendations that uphold policy, accuracy, and sound decision-making.

Review existing workflows, identify operational gaps, and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, service quality, and internal controls.

Produce accurate financial and programmatic reporting by analyzing data, maintaining strong records, and translating results into useful dashboards and stakeholder updates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align standards, support governance expectations, and promote consistent execution across scholarship-related initiatives.

Train and mentor colleagues on best practices, reporting methods, and tools that support effective project and program administration.

Support technology and reporting enhancements by helping modernize application, communication, and outcome-tracking processes where needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

At least 8 years of experience in scholarship administration, grantmaking, nonprofit program operations, or a comparable environment with complex stakeholder coordination.

Proven ability to manage recurring project cycles with multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and high standards for accuracy and compliance.

Project Management certification is required.

Demonstrated success leading process improvement efforts and delivering measurable operational enhancements over several years.

Working knowledge of scholarship governance, due diligence, regulatory expectations, and documentation standards.

Experience with project accounting and construction accounting practices, including work within Deltek or Deltek Vision.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to interpret data and present clear recommendations.

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