Fiscal and Grants Management Coordinator
About The Position
The Fiscal and Grants Management Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal department, acting as the 1st point of contact for accounts payable (AP) and ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. The Coordinator will act as a liaison with auditors, vendors and funding sources, monitoring expenditures and maintaining accurate records. Key responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling accounts, and preparing fiscal reports. This role will help maintain our Fiscal systems to ensure operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with staff and is equally content with the day-to-day administrative work.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of fiscal principles and practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks including excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and discernment.
- Ability to develop and manage strong interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least 3 years of related work experience, with a minimum of 1 year direct fiscal or grants management experience.
- Experience with city, state and federal grant funders.
- Experience with federal and state GMS and NYC Passport.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Bill.com, Paychex Flex and Salesforce strongly preferred.
- Background working in nonprofit organizations and/or experience with civic engagement a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day management of the accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Act as the first tier of support for staff and vendor inquiries; referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Stays abreast of and communicates established CLC fiscal policies and guidelines to staff.
- Support the semi-monthly payroll, working with Human Resources, as necessary to ensure timely and accurate processing
- Working collaboratively with the Development Coordinator, support the pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
- Draft financial reports, invoices, and budget modifications to funding agencies.
- Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and funding source rules.
- Support the annual audit process.
- Other relevant duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan including employer contribution and match
- paid time off
- opportunities for professional growth
- As an employee of The Children’s Law Center, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
