Grants Administration Analyst

Clay County Board of County Commissioners • Denver, CO

2d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Grants Compliance Manager, the Grants Administration Analyst performs general grants accounting functions including invoicing, collection, and post-award fiscal management of sponsored programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of accounting experience in financial reporting and billing
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and standards
• Ability to multitask and prioritize, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact with senior management and other individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Non-profit or public sector accounting experience
• Previous experience with federal billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award administration
• Knowledge of Workday platform and query skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares post-award financial reports for federal, state, private and Tourism Development Council funded grants as assigned, including invoicing and preparing cost reports for awards requiring draws or installment payments
• Reviews award documents, including agreement, budget, statement of work, and other contract and grant requirements, to verify eligible expenses and prepare reimbursement reports
• Performs cash management activities, including requests for accurate and timely reimbursements from awarding agencies and follow-up on accounts receivable
• Works with principal investigators and department administrators to ensure all cost share commitments of the county are documented
• Reviews project transactions, such as revenue, accounts receivable, and expenditures, for accuracy and appropriateness; inputs and requests adjustments as necessary; analyzes project expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and constantly handled as directed by 2 CFR 200 and other federal and state agency regulations
• Assists principal investigators and department administrators in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored awards
• Acts as contact person for awarding agency representatives concerning contractual issues of billing and reporting, as required; generates reports for Grants Division, Departments, and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
• Manages financial closeout activities and coordinates with award administrators to ensure timely closeout of projects
• Develops and maintains good communication lines with principal investigators, department administrators, and awarding agencies to ensure continued flow of accurate information
• Assists with special projects as assigned, including document gathering for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) related emergency events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the county, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED