ARPA Grants Financial Analyst

Smarter HR Solutions LLC • Houston, TX

1d • $35 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced ARPA Grants Financial Analyst (Grant Analyst IV) to manage the full financial life cycle of ARPA‑funded projects. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining budgets, forecasts, budget narratives, and project schedules; tracking expenditures and vendor payments; preparing executive summaries and grant reports; and presenting financial analysis to program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of grant, nonprofit, or government financial/accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year hands‑on experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft or similar financial information systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare executive summaries and present to leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and budget narratives for multiple ARPA projects.
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and financial tracking tools to meet milestones and reporting deadlines.
• Produce timely budget‑to‑actual reports and variance explanations to prevent underutilization or overspending.
• Track vendor payments, process purchase requisitions, and oversee purchase order workflows.
• Support budget amendments and ad‑hoc financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with auditors, purchasing, and finance teams to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Provide data interpretation, identify opportunities for process improvements, and present findings to leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees