Grant Vouchering Specialist

The Grant Vouchering Specialist is responsible for preparing and submitting grant reimbursement requests and financial reports for LawNY's portfolio of federal, state, and private grants. This position ensures timely and accurate vouchering, maintains required financial documentation, and supports compliance with funder requirements. The Grant Vouchering Specialist works closely with the Grant Fiscal and Compliance Administrator, Executive Director, Finance Department, and program staff to support grant administration and financial reporting.

• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests (vouchers) and required financial reports in accordance with funder deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain individual project budgets.
• Compile financial data from the accounting system to support billing, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting.
• Review supporting documentation to ensure expenditures are accurate, allowable, and adequately documented prior to submission.
• Reconcile grant expenditures with accounting records and approved grant budgets.
• Communicate with funders regarding reimbursement requests, financial reporting, budget revisions, and other grant‑related fiscal matters.

• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Maintain grant financial files, supporting documentation, and audit‑ready records.
• Track reporting, reimbursement, and grant deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Assist in preparing documentation for grant monitoring visits and audits.
• Coordinate with program and finance staff to resolve grant‑related fiscal issues and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

• Experience preparing grant reimbursement requests and financial reports, preferably for federal and state grants.
• Knowledge of grant financial compliance, including applicable federal and state funding requirements.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently while collaborating effectively with finance and program staff.

• 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in‑network deductible
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short‑term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Long‑term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• 20 Paid Vacation days per year
• 12 Sick days per year
• 5 Personal days per year
• 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
• 35‑Hour Work Week
• Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not‑for‑profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to clients with low‑income in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.

LawNY has been providing high quality legal representation for 54 years, and today has over 180 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, and a legal support team who work closely across areas of specialization to bring a holistic approach to addressing legal issues affecting our clients and community.

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY’s BambooHR platform found here:  The application for this position is open until filled.

Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone at mgrillone.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodation to support you in your role—whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day‑to‑day work—please let us know by sending an email to accommodation request. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day.

As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role.

LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply!

This position is considered exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.