0000001159.Grants Analyst.Hhs-Fin Admin Grant

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Conducts analysis of contract reimbursements, increments, replacements, renewals, and grant expenditure trends, and assists with budget preparation and reconciliation of county ledger in accounting systems.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or in a job related field of study.
• One (1) year of work related experience.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Must possess knowledge of automated accounting systems, General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Common Rule-Grants and Governmental Single Audit Standards.
• Standard office environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of contract increments, replacements, and renewals. Develops budgets and systems to track expenses incurred. Analyzes costs and reviews justification of costs.
• Prepares budgetary and expenditure reports for grants. Analyzes grant expenditure trends and ensures funds availability and compliance with grant covenants.
• Reconciles county ledger to the departmental automated ledger systems. Develops and maintains escrow accounts and subsidiary ledgers and generates status reports, as necessary.
• Monitors records and billings and approves invoices for payment. Researches payment inquires and reviews requests for payments and coordinates necessary corrections.
• Maintains and develops databases and spreadsheets to enable financial analysis, cost projections, payment records, and assistance settlement.
• Conducts annual grant close-out activity and prepares reports with adherence to grantor requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level