Grants & Contracts Analyst — Nonprofit Finance

JASA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

JASA is seeking a Grants Analyst I to manage end-to-end grant claims, budgets, and financial reporting for diverse government and private funding sources. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions in a nonprofit environment.

You will oversee reimbursement claims, perform GL adjustments, and support program directors with financial inquiries, audits, and annual planning efforts. The position emphasizes independent work and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of local and state government grants, contract structures, and claiming procedures.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with demonstrated experience analyzing complex financial data and preparing ad hoc reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, plan and prioritize tasks to meet strict grantor deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across departments and with external grantors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end grant claiming process, budget monitoring, and financial reporting for assigned funding streams.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly expense reimbursement claims and vouchers for local, state, and federal funding sources.
• Analyze expense postings across projects, categories, and accounts for accuracy; prepare GL journal entries to reallocate expenses as needed.
• Prepare and administer assigned budgets, analyze budget vs. actual variance reports, and draft budget modifications in cooperation with Program Directors.
• Post accounts receivable entries (revenue, advances, disallowances) and maintain a master billing schedule to track vouchers and monitor payment accuracy.
• Research and respond to financial inquiries from project directors, management, grantors, and auditors regarding submitted claims.
• Review program statistical data and assist with annual agency budget preparation, annual audits, and special finance projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

JASA is seeking a Grants Analyst I to manage end-to-end grant claims, budgets, and financial reporting for diverse government and private funding sources. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions in a nonprofit environment.

You will oversee reimbursement claims, perform GL adjustments, and support program directors with financial inquiries, audits, and annual planning efforts. The position emphasizes independent work and cross-department collaboration.