Pennsylvania Licensed Grants Analyst

Job Summary

Operating remotely, the full-time Senior Grants Accounting Analyst will perform advanced post-award financial administration for sponsored projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities.

Key responsibilities

• Leads complex reconciliations and prepares, reviews, and analyzes sponsor financial reports for accuracy and compliance
• Conducts detailed variance analysis and resolves discrepancies, providing financial insights to program and finance leadership
• Supports audit preparation and contributes to process improvement initiatives across sponsored programs accounting

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 years of progressive experience in sponsored program accounting or related fields
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting principles
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prepare and review complex financial reports with exceptional accuracy