Strategic Grants & Budget Analyst

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Houses of Long Island, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant to join the Finance Department on a full-time basis. The role supports program managers with technical grants accounting, budgeting, and reporting across federal, state, and local programs.

The candidate will monitor financial transactions, reconcile expenditures, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive accounting experience, at least two in grants.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and federal/state grant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, technical grants accounting support for program managers and department programs.
• Monitor, analyze and maintain financial transactions and accounting for grant programs funded by federal, state and local sources.
• Prepare and reconcile grant financial statements to general ledger by fund; review data and propose corrective actions.
• Support program managers and funding agencies to ensure grant compliance and reporting.
• Prepare grant close-out reports and financial projections for RFPs and grant applications.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Accounting Information Systems

Job description

Phoenix Houses of Long Island, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant to join the Finance Department on a full-time basis. The role supports program managers with technical grants accounting, budgeting, and reporting across federal, state, and local programs.

The candidate will monitor financial transactions, reconcile expenditures, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position.