Grants/Contracts Analyst

Overview

• Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned grants and contracts portfolios, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations.
• Prepare and submit billing packages and reports to funding sources, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure proper allocation of revenues and expenditures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines and support organizational goals.
• Provide forecasts and analyses for programs, supporting financial planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance, invoicing, payment, and reporting activities.
• Assist with audits and year-end financial reviews, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Develop and analyze reports using advanced Excel tools, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Enter budgets into funder systems and manage financial billing activities for grants and contracts.
• Track receivables and balances, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Perform spending checks and contract closeouts to maintain financial accuracy.
• Organize and prepare contract vouchers and billing packages for submission to funding sources.
• Verify reimbursements align with contract amounts and record transactions in appropriate accounts.
• Respond to grantor requests and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Collaborate with FP&A to prepare budget narratives and new funding proposals.
• Ensure compliance with grants and billing practices, escalating critical issues as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis.
• Experience with FE or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Understanding of grants management, billing practices, and applicable laws.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and confidentiality in financial operations.