Finance & Grants Analyst

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Finance & Grants Analyst to join its Finance team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with experience in nonprofit grant accounting, financial compliance, and grants management.

The Finance & Grants Analyst will play a key role in managing the financial administration of grants and contracts from award through closeout. This position partners closely with program leadership and finance teams to ensure accurate billing, compliance, reporting, forecasting, and revenue recognition across multiple funding sources.

Manage financial coordination of grants and contracts from award through closeout

Ensure compliance with funder requirements, GAAP standards, and internal policies

Prepare and review grant billings, including cost-reimbursement and flat-rate invoices

Perform monthly grant revenue recognition, journal entries, and reconciliations

Monitor grant-related accounts receivable and resolve discrepancies

Develop and maintain budget-to-actual reporting and financial analyses

Coordinate payroll and non-payroll allocations for assigned grants

Support grant audits, funder reviews, and compliance monitoring activities

Assist with annual audit preparation and financial reporting

Collaborate with program teams on budgeting, grant amendments, and financial planning

Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

2–4 years of nonprofit grant accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP, grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting

Experience with accounting systems; Financial Edge experience preferred

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced environments