Grants Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Grants Analyst in Long Island City to support contract management, grant proposals, and compliance reporting. This role focuses on ensuring accuracy of grant financial data and preparing budgets and forecasts for assigned program areas.

The position offers a path from temporary to permanent, with opportunities to interface with auditors and manage specialized government contracts. Strong Excel skills and nonprofit accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting with 3–5 years’ experience submitting vouchers and claims to government agencies.
• Not-for-profit fund accounting experience.
• Organized, self-motivated with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of contracts and grants with NYC/NYS government agencies.
• Prepares proposals, budgets, budget modifications, and financial analysis.
• Analyzes each grant monthly to ensure data accuracy for claims.
• Manages allocation of personal services and OTPS to contracts.
• Performs budget variance reviews for program management.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for government contracts.
• Collects funds from grantors and reconciles accounts receivable.
• Interfaces with auditors and reports to executive management.
• Provides timely follow-up on information requests.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Education

BA or BS in Accounting

Job description

Location: Long Island City- 5 days onsite

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: $30-$33/HR

Title: Grants Analyst

Salary: $65,000-$70,000

Position Summary:

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.

Job Description:

• 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; and
• 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

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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).