Grants Analyst

About the role

The Grants Accountant provides contract management, grant proposal support, compliance reporting, related auditor interface and the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned program areas. This position works closely with program staff to facilitate their understanding of financial implications of programmatic decisions and assists in the smooth operation of the contracts. This is a temporary-to-permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of contracts and grants; direct experience managing contracts with NYC/NYS government agencies (DOH, DYCD, DCJS)
• Preparation of proposals, budgets, budget modifications and financial analysis related to contracts
• Analyze each grant on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of financial data required for claim submissions related to government agency and privately funded contracts and grants
• Manage allocation process of personal services and OTPS to contracts
• Perform periodic budget variance reviews for program management staff
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for the various governmental contracts
• Collect funds from grantors as required
• Review general ledger to reconcile contract accounts receivables, with regard to specific claims outstanding and payments received
• Responsible for the timely submission of reports to executive management
• Interface with compliance auditors on all aspects of audits
• Provides timely follow-up on internal/external requests for information
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Accounting and 3-5 years of experience, including submissions of vouchers and claims to federal, state and local government agencies
• Proven professional experienced in all phases of not-for-profit fund accounting
• Must be organized, self-motivated and detail orientated with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel

Pay

Pay Rate: $30-$33/HR; Salary: $65,000-$70,000

Benefits

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Schedule

Location: Long Island City; 5 days onsite.