Grant Analyst

About the role

This contract position with permanent potential focuses on overseeing grant-related financial operations from project setup through final closeout while helping departments maintain accurate records, sound budget practices, and timely reporting. The role partners closely with project leaders and stakeholders to strengthen financial oversight, resolve account issues, and ensure reporting and compliance expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned grant and project accounts throughout the full lifecycle, including establishment, maintenance, and closeout coordination.
• Create and record financial entries, reconcile account activity, and investigate variances to keep grant balances accurate and current.
• Review budgets regularly, track available funding, and complete needed revisions or reallocations to align spending with project requirements.
• Prepare invoices, document receivable activity, apply incoming funds, and follow up on outstanding payments to support timely collections.
• Produce periodic financial statements and budget-to-actual reporting for project managers, department leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
• Examine payroll, purchasing, and payment transactions for proper coding, allowability, and adherence to grant terms and policies.
• Provide financial guidance to campus partners by answering questions, supplying account data, and clarifying reporting details and budget status.
• Assemble supporting schedules and documentation for audits, year-end reviews, and other compliance-related reporting requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in grant accounting, project accounting, or a related financial analysis role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Experience monitoring budgets, analyzing expenses, and managing cost allocations across multiple accounts or cost centers.
• Familiarity with billing, accounts receivable, and invoice tracking in a deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of payroll allocations, expense reporting, and accounts payable processes.
• Ability to review financial transactions for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support compliance with funding and organizational requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project managers, department staff, and cross-functional internal teams.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals