Grants Specialist

Brooklyn, New York

Ascendo Resources
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Mission drive non-profit in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Grants Specialist to support the CFO, Controller, and Senior Billing and Compliance Manager. This is a hybrid opportunity with a 3 day on-site schedule, and 2 days work from home.


The compensation range is upto 70K with great competitive benefits.


The ideal Grants Specialist holds the following experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting is a plus
  • 1+ year of grants accounting experience with billing.
  • Experience with DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development)

The day to day responsibilities are as followed:

  • Prepare assigned monthly/quarterly vouchers to funders
  • Maintain voucher/reporting schedule for assigned grants and contracts
  • Review reasonableness and allowability of expenses charged to grants and contracts
  • Audit preparation for internal and external auditors of grants and contracts
  • Maintain grant portfolios in audit-ready condition
  • Assist divisions with budget preparation
  • Conduct regular general ledger analysis for programs related to sponsored awards
  • Work with Payroll and Accounts Payable to gather data related to voucher preparation
  • Review general ledgers and prepare any necessary journal entries
  • Review and reconcile cash receipts/client contributions
  • Maintain templates for monthly budget to actual analysis
  • Prepare sub-contractor agreements and monthly invoices
  • Review aged receivables
  • Respond to inquiries from funders, colleagues, and others promptly

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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