Grants & Compliance Administrator

CFS; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after training

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

CFS in Portland, OR is seeking a Grants & Compliance Administrator to join our nonprofit finance team. This role collaborates with accounting and operations to ensure grant funding is properly tracked, reported, and compliant with requirements.

You will maintain records, prepare schedules, assist with period-end activities, and support audits. A strong foundation in nonprofit accounting and attention to detail are essential, with hybrid work after training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Nonprofit, fund accounting, grants, contracts, or government accounting experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to function effectively in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and reporting for a variety of restricted and unrestricted funding sources
• Analyze financial activity to ensure transactions align with organizational policies and funding requirements
• Reconcile funding activity and research variances, discrepancies, and outstanding items
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and documentation for internal and external review
• Assist with period-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and adjusting entries
• Support external audits and other compliance-related requests
• Contribute to improvements in accounting procedures, reporting tools, and financial processes
• Provide backup support across the accounting function as needed

Skills

Accounting experience

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

Job description

Portland, OR | Up to $65,000 | Hybrid After Training

A well-established nonprofit organization in Portland is adding a Grants & Compliance Administrator to its team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting and operational teams while gaining exposure to nonprofit financial management, funding compliance, and financial analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $65,000
• Hybrid schedule after training
• Established nonprofit organization
• Collaborative and mission-focused environment
• Opportunity for professional growth

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and reporting for a variety of restricted and unrestricted funding sources
• Analyze financial activity to ensure transactions align with organizational policies and funding requirements
• Reconcile funding activity and research variances, discrepancies, and outstanding items
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and documentation for internal and external review
• Assist with period-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and adjusting entries
• Support external audits and other compliance-related requests
• Contribute to improvements in accounting procedures, reporting tools, and financial processes
• Provide backup support across the accounting function as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Nonprofit, fund accounting, grants, contracts, or government accounting experience a plus
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent follow-through
• Ability to function effectively in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy