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Grant Analyst
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What they do
A Grants Manager or Administrator works for an organization to identify sources for grant funding and manage grant reporting. Researches funding sources, writes grant applications, monitors the work being done with grant funding, and prepares reports for funders. Works for a non-profit or community based organization, or a college, university or health care organization that relies on grant funding to support research or develop new programs.
$125,387 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Monitor grant budgets and review spending activity to help ensure expenses align with approved funding and cost center guidelines.
- Analyze financial transactions, prepare journal entries and accruals, and maintain accurate general ledger support for assigned grants.
- Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing activity related to sponsored programs and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Produce expense reports and financial summaries for internal teams, highlighting budget performance, variances, and outstanding items.
- Support cost allocation processes by assigning expenses appropriately across grants, departments, and funding sources.
- Assist with budget monitoring throughout the grant lifecycle and communicate potential overages or compliance concerns to key stakeholders.
- Partner with program staff and finance teams to gather documentation, validate charges, and maintain organized records for audits and reporting needs. Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in grant accounting, grant analysis, or a closely related financial role.
- Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliation.
- Experience reviewing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing expense analysis or financial reporting.
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and billing support.
- Understanding of cost centers, cost allocation methods, and fund tracking in a regulated financial environment.
- Strong analytical skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet-based reporting and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance