Grant Accountant/Budget Analyst

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Robert Half - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a Budget Analyst to join our team in the non-profit sector. This role is based in New York, NY, and offers a hybrid work model that combines remote and office-based work. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for preparing financial statements, analyzing program expenses, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements, all while supporting the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance reports, and forecasting processes.
• Analyze monthly financial statements of multiple programs and provide informed advice to program directors.
• Lead complex financial analysis to develop budgets and respond to RFPs.
• Reconcile and perform grant closeout functions as required by contracts administration and sponsors.
• Monitor program expenses and revenue billings against approved budgets, developing modifications as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with requirements set by contracts administration and funders during the grant closeout process.
• Evaluate the feasibility of RFPs and monitor contract performance against the budget.
• Compile and analyze accounting records to determine financial resources required for program implementation.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for budget analysis and monitor the financial and programmatic status of assigned accounts.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, specifically with government grants.
• Experience working with non-profit organizations or accounting firms that audit non-profits.
• Experience with DOE and Headstart grants is a plus.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance