Grants and Contracts Analyst

Way Finders•Springfield, MA

1d•$70,000 - $83,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Way Finders is seeking a Grants and Contracts Analyst in its Fiscal department. The Analyst provides senior-level review, preparation, and analysis of grants and contracts, overseeing public and private portfolios, restricted funding, and related compliance requirements. The role supports responsible stewardship of grant resources through analysis, reporting, and audits, and administers grants and contracts in ways that strengthen financial controls and reduce risk. The position manages grants, contracts, and restricted funds across multiple funding sources; monitors budgets, spending, and compliance; prepares financial documents and reports; supports close activities and audits; and advises internal and external stakeholders. The candidate may work in a hybrid-remote manner, according to departmental needs. The position is full-time, based in Springfield, Massachusetts, with an annual starting wage of $70,000 to $83,500 depending on equivalent qualifications. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Seven years of equivalent experience in an equivalent or related accounting discipline, including three years specializing in nonprofit or governmental budget accounting and managing state and federal grant requirements; a combination of experience and a bachelor's degree may substitute.
Advanced technical skills in databases and Microsoft Office, including Excel, and comfort learning new technologies.
Demonstrated analytical skills and experience applying them to budgets.
Strong organization and a track record of meeting short- and long-term responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-volume organization.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of an organization.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal regulation 2 CFR 200.
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage grants, contracts, and restricted funds across state, federal, local, private, and philanthropic funding sources.
Ensure compliance with award terms, organizational policies, funder requirements, and applicable regulations.
Prepare, review, and present grant budgets, invoices, reimbursement requests, and financial reports.
Provide senior management with clear budget analyses related to current and future projects, and recommend efficient budget approaches and reanalysis to maximize funding.
Monitor spending, cash flow, allocations, and budget-to-actual results; identify variances and recommend corrective action.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry review, and financial data validation.
Maintain complete grant and contract files, including award documents, amendments, reporting calendars, deliverables, and funder correspondence.
Prepare for audits, monitoring visits, closeouts, and funder reviews by compiling documentation and supporting responses.
Use accounting, grant, contract, and reporting systems to maintain accurate data and improve visibility into grant activity; manage contract routing, approvals, execution, and recordkeeping in designated systems.
Advise program, finance, leadership, funders, and auditors on grant performance, compliance, budgets, and reporting matters.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen processes, communication, risk mitigation, and grant stewardship; contribute solutions to budget planning and grant stewardship discussions.
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff across departments.
Inform leadership of significant issues that may adversely affect the department or organization.
Remain current on general accounting principles.