Grant and Revenue Accountant

Grant & Revenue Accountant

Join a growing national nonprofit where your accounting expertise directly supports services for children. Vision To Learn is seeking an experienced Grant & Revenue Accountant to join our Finance team. This hands-on role will manage grant and revenue accounting, reconciliations, reporting, compliance, and revenue recognition while partnering with teams across the organization.

Why this role matters: You’ll join a growing national organization and play an important role in strengthening the financial systems, grant compliance, and reporting infrastructure that support Vision To Learn’s continued expansion.

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Remote (U.S.)

Vision To Learn is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. This position is open to both Los Angeles-based and remote candidates within the United States.
Position: Full-Time
Reports to: Controller
Salary Range: $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on location and experience

About Vision To Learn:

Mission: Help set millions of school-age kids up for ongoing life success by providing vision screenings, eye exams and glasses at no cost to families in low-income urban and rural communities.

Strategic Snapshot: Millions of children across the country struggle to read a book, see the board, or participate fully in class simply because they cannot see clearly. Many don't even realize they have a vision problem.

Vision To Learn addresses this challenge by bringing vision care directly to students. Providing glasses can improve academic performance, behavior, attendance, and confidence—with benefits that can last a lifetime.

What began with a single mobile clinic in Los Angeles has grown into a national program, with 50 mobile clinics serving 145 school districts and 400 cities from Honolulu to Baltimore.

Key Facts and Financials:

• 3.8 million screenings, 750,000 exams and 620,000 eyeglasses provided so far
• Currently operating in 15 states + DC with a plan to be nationwide!
• VTL is the largest school-based program of its kind in the U.S.
• Recognized by the U.S. Senate, California Teachers Assn. and Obama White House
• $25M annual budget with continued growth

Position Summary

The Grant & Revenue Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s revenue accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. Experience with Sage Intacct and Salesforce is preferred. The successful candidate will bring strong data accuracy skills and the ability to work effectively across teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, experience in month-end close processes, and direct experience with grant fund accounting, including compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely transaction entry into Sage Intacct to maintain general ledger integrity
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of grant- and revenue-related accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Utilize Salesforce data to reconcile grant revenue, restricted funds, and program-related financial activity
• Monitor restricted funds to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements
• Prepare and submit grant financial reports in accordance with donor and regulatory deadlines
• Assist in the development and maintenance of grant and revenue budgets in collaboration with program teams
• Prepare monthly grant revenue recognition and ensure revenue is recognized accurately in accordance with GAAP.
• Support audit preparation, including grant-specific schedules and documentation, and respond to auditor requests
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies, variances, or trends
• Prepare monthly exam reconciliation and investigate discrepancies for review by the Controller
• Collaborate with program and development teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Grant fund accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, including restricted fund accounting and revenue recognition
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience working in a nonprofit and/or multi-entity environment
• Familiarity with federal, state, and private grant compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong internal control awareness

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range of $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and work location
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account