Grants Analyst - Accounting

About the role

This role supports the implementation and ongoing administration of processes, internal controls, and procedures for grant-funded activities, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure effective and compliant use of external funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support cross-functional teams researching, identifying, analyzing and prioritizing funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial feasibility.
• Manage the grant intake process, including maintaining grant tracking systems, monitoring application processes, and supporting the grants pipeline.
• Administer and manage grants from various external funding sources, including federal and state programs such as FEMA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), legislative appropriations, and other special purpose funding.
• Cook up with internal departments to support awareness of funding opportunities and related planning activities.
• Aid in submitting applications and tracking award status, milestones, and conditions.
• Provide technical guidance to subject-matter experts on complying with state and federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200—Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Cook up and strengthen internal controls; update policies, procedures, and reference materials.
• Configure grants and projects in ERP system, including chart-of-account structures and cost-capture methods.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting for grants and restricted funds in line with governmental standards.
• Ensure expenditures meet award terms and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain data structures, dashboards, and reports for external funding activities.
• Support configuration, integration, and maintenance of systems related to grant tracking and financial reporting.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to staff on external funding processes, compliance requirements, and financial procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to document decisions, support compliance, and ensure accurate financial outcomes.
• Lead the coordination of Single Audit planning and coordination; compile documentation and resolve findings.
• Perform award closeout activities, including final reporting, billing, reconciliation, and record retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or related field, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, grants administration, compliance, auditing, public accounting, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with grants management principles, practices, and the Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).

Skills

• Familiarity with grants management principles, practices, and the Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).

Benefits

Grant PUD will provide you with the benefits that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. For more information, please click the link below: Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org).

Pay

$85,623 – $139,896 annually
Midpoint: $112,760 annually

Schedule

Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement.