Grant Fiscal Analyst

StaffBuffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,479 - 66,586; Full time

Job summary

StaffBuffalo is seeking a Grant Fiscal Analyst in Buffalo, NY. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $60,533 and involves detailed financial work, grant compliance, and contract tracking. The ideal candidate should have strong Excel skills and experience in grant administration.

The role requires reviewing and processing grant funds, monitoring contracts, and communicating with internal and external partners. This is a meaningful opportunity in a mission-driven public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with two years of grant management experience preferred.
• Experience with grant administration and fiscal tracking strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and track encumbrances, change orders, and draw requests related to grant funds.
• Monitor contracts and budget balances to support accurate grant administration.
• Communicate professionally about grant-related activity with various stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Grant Fiscal Analyst

Overview

StaffBuffalo is working with a mission‑driven public‑sector organization in Buffalo, NY to hire a Grant Fiscal Analyst, paying $60,533 annually. This is a full‑time, on‑site opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, grant compliance, contract tracking, and supporting funding activity that directly impacts community‑focused programs.

In this role, the Grant Fiscal Analyst will report to finance leadership and help ensure accurate, timely processing of grant‑related encumbrances, change orders, draw requests, contract activity, and budget balances. This position uses multiple systems and applications, so the ideal candidate is organized, careful with details, comfortable working independently, and able to communicate clearly with both internal departments and external partners.

This is a great opportunity for a finance or grant administration professional who wants stable, meaningful work in a structured public‑sector environment. The role is especially well‑suited for someone with strong Excel skills, sound judgment, and an interest in building deeper experience with grant‑funded financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and track internal and external encumbrances, change orders, and draw requests related to assigned grant funds.
• Monitor contracts, funding activity, and budget balances to support accurate grant administration and fiscal oversight.
• Use multiple systems and applications to maintain accurate records, verify information, and support compliance requirements.
• Communicate professionally with internal departments, finance leadership, vendors, and external partners regarding grant‑related activity.
• Exercise sound judgment while working independently on day‑to‑day fiscal tasks, follow‑up items, and documentation needs.
• Maintain strong attention to detail when reviewing financial information, processing requests, and organizing supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field with two years of grant management experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field with four years of grant management experience preferred.
• Experience with grant administration, fiscal tracking, contract monitoring, public‑sector finance, or related financial operations strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred, including comfort working with spreadsheets, balances, and detailed financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through when managing documentation, requests, and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Must establish and maintain residency within the City of Buffalo within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• $60,533 annual salary for a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week role.
• Stable, mission‑driven public‑sector environment with meaningful community impact.
• Opportunity to build specialized experience in grant‑funded financial operations and compliance.
• Structured finance team setting with direct exposure to grant budgets, contracts, and draw requests.
• Downtown Buffalo, on‑site work environment with consistent weekly hours.
• Role that values independence, accuracy, sound judgment, and professional communication.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.