About the job
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the financial lifecycle of approximately 27 grants
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Review and interpret grant agreements and funding requirements
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Develop and maintain grant tracking schedules, templates, and reporting tools
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Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding restrictions
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Prepare and review budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
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Manage payroll and operating expense allocations across grants
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Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation
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Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger
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Support month-end close and grant-related journal entries
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Monitor restricted funding and ensure appropriate coding of expenses
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Partner closely with Program Directors to monitor spending and address over/underspending
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Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions
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Maintain documentation and schedules in support of financial and grant audits
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
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Strong nonprofit grant accounting experience
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Experience independently managing multiple grants
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Demonstrated understanding of the full grant lifecycle
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Experience with grant budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, payroll allocations, expense allocations, and restricted funding
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Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and translate requirements into accounting and reporting processes
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
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Strong communication skills and experience partnering with program or non-finance leadership
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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