RMI is seeking a Grant Analyst who will serve a key support role administering restricted grants at RMI. Reporting to and working closely with the Grant Manager, you will provide day-to-day oversight of philanthropic grants, review proposal budgets, prepare financial reports, maintain grant records, and support program and development teams throughout the lifecycle of each grant.
We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!
Application Deadline: November 22, 2021
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor incoming donations and maintain grant records and accounting grant details within our accounting system (NetSuite) and Salesforce
- Assist with grant proposal submissions including development and review of budget proposals and justification
- Provide guidance and resources to program and development teams during the proposal process, ensuring that grant budgets and agreements adhere to RMI’s organizational policies
- Prepare grant and revenue budget/reporting tools for internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for scheduling grant kickoff meetings with the program team to review grant and contract obligations, terms, and reporting requirements
- Throughout the life of the grant, conduct regular internal monitoring of grant activity and work in partnership with project management staff to troubleshoot and resolve any accounting issues as necessary
- Prepare monthly journal entries to record grant expenses and institutional overhead; assist with proper grant releases and review of accounting activity related to restricted funding
- Maintain effective recordkeeping and documentation for each grant to be used for tracking and reporting purposes
- Assist program and development teams with grant closeouts
- Participate and assist in preparation and execution of reviews, audits, and evaluations
- Conduct routine compliance reviews of grant awards
- Identify and help implement process and procedural changes to improve efficiency and internal controls
- Assist with internal grant management training sessions as needed