Fiscal & Grants Specialist

ADM Board•Akron, OH

55d•$52,000 - $64,000

About The Position

Under close and continuous supervision of the Associate Director of Operations, provides accounting and administrative support for financial activity and reporting of all federal, state and local grant awards. Provides accounting support to the Accounting Department staff to ensure fiscal compliance. Work often involves problem solving, investigative activities and analysis as well as interaction with internal staff, provider staff and grantor staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting; payroll administration; grant and budgetary compliance, standard office practices and procedures.
Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data; accurately post information to reports; work independently; develop and maintain effective working relationships with job contacts; maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations including decimals, percentages and fractions; data entry and general typing; application of Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel; Kronos, and other job software such as Kronos Timekeeping Management System; operation of standard office equipment; verbal and written communications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or a related field or three to five years of fiscal experience in an office setting.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of managing multiple grants preferred.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all governing and oversight policies such as but not limited to: ADM Board, State agencies, Federal agencies, etc.
Research and recommend planning and procedural changes related to specific grant and/or allocation of a specific grant.
Identify compliance provisions within the grant contract; monitor and respond to possible risks that could threaten the contract or grant stability.
Communicate with management team, contract provider staff and grant representatives. Attend meetings with provider agencies and staff to address the grant and/or concerns with the contract, problem resolution and education.
Work amiably and cooperate with co-workers and the community.
Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as required to meet workload demands.
Complete and all additional duties as requested or assigned.
Review and audit grant disbursements in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Work with the Associate Director of Operations and Accounting Department staff to prepare invoices and bill grantor agencies.
Manage, monitor and track all federal, state and local grant expenses for fiscal compliance in coordination with the Accounting Department staff.
Work jointly with clinical and accounting staff to develop budgets and financial reporting documents for the proposal of new grants as well existing grants.
Assist in facilitating on-line grant submission(s) including on-line grant reporting.