Grant Specialist

Nevada Health Centers I•Carson City, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the finance team, the Grant Specialist provides technical expertise to support the senior accountants, Controller, and CFO by utilizing their federal and state grant experience. This position will be a detail-oriented and highly analytical position that will manage the financial and compliance aspects of federal, state, and private grants. This position is ideal for a professional who excels in grant compliance, financial reporting, and cross-functional partnership. The position plays a critical role in ensuring grant funds are properly budgeted, monitored, reported, and used in compliance with applicable regulations while supporting the organization’s strategic and programmatic objectives. The Grant Specialist also works on improvement initiatives with the Accounting Team and participates in the annual NVHC audit, budget and reforecast preparation. The Grant Specialist should be competent in accounting principles and extremely competent in math, data entry, and multitasking.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or government‐funded programs
Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Experience managing multiple concurrent grants
Experience with fund accounting or grant management software
Background in nonprofit, healthcare, or government environments

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Excellent knowledge in all areas of accounting and how they feed the general ledger
Good knowledge of accounting principles such as accrual accounting, as well as special governmental regulations as applied to grants and federal funds
Communicates in a professional and courteous manner
Skill in operating personal computer using advanced programs and spreadsheets and competence in accounting and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

Interacts with HRSA, completing necessary reports and ensuring grant compliance
Attends and actively participates in grant proposal meetings and grant review meetings
Actively participates in month-end close and pre-close meetings
Prepares and submits monthly grant billings for federal and state grants
Assists senior accountants with grants, as needed
Manages the full financial lifecycle of multiple grants, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring expenditures, financial reporting and close‑out
Maintain accurate grant accounting records in accordance with GAAP and fund accounting principles
Prepare and reconcile grant‑related journal entries and general ledger activity
Track grant revenue, allowable costs, indirect cost allocations, and matching requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations and award terms
Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to funding agencies
Review expenditures for allowability, accuracy, and proper documentation
Support internal and external audits related to grant‑funded programs
Partner with program managers to develop grant budgets and provide ongoing financial guidance