Grant Analyst

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Analyst to support the growing need of post-award grant for Precinct 4, an organization dedicated to advancing opportunity and justice for over 1.2 million residents. Reporting to the Controller & Grants Manager, the Grant Analyst will be responsible for supporting the full grant lifecycle for assigned grants, ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements, and providing financial and operational analysis.

The role involves support with budget development, monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders, and contributing to process improvement.

• Assist in grant application development: preparing budgets, budget narratives, timelines, and project schedules.
• Track and monitor grant expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and allowable costs.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grants, including budget-to-actual comparisons, and submit financial reports to grantors as required (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, encumbrances, and budget adjustments as needed.
• Review proposed expenditures for allowability under grant terms and conditions.
• Serve as liaison between departmental staff, finance/auditor offices, purchasing, and grantors to ensure compliance and resolve issues.
• Maintain grant documentation: proposals, agreements, amendments, reports, correspondence.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance grant-management efficiency, reporting, or compliance.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to ensure proper grant accounting and timely revenue recognition.
• Support grant proposal financial components and forecast funding needs.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports related to grant activity.
• Serve as a resource for granting financial data and reporting within the organization.
• Stay informed on nonprofit accounting standards and grant compliance regulations.
• Perform special financial analyses or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• At least five (5) years of experience in grant financial analysis, nonprofit accounting, or a related financial role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting and grant compliance.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple grants/projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of governmental grant compliance, rules and procurement.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Proficient with accounting and financial software, such as Blackbaud is a plus.
• Experience with STARS Finance or similar government accounting systems is a plus.
• Experience with government and foundation grant reporting preferred.

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of continued full-time employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our…