Grants and Compliance Analyst

Houston Food Bank•Houston, TX

6d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Grants and Compliance Analyst will assist the Grants and Compliance Manager with the grant’s full lifecycle from beginning to end. This process starts before funds have been received and continues after the award has been dispensed and the project is put in place. The grant lifecycle continuously evolves, with each stage of the lifecycle having its own set of tasks and requirements. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or business in a closely related field; a master’s degree in business administration or accounting is strongly preferred
2+ years of accounting experience, including 1-3 years of experience with general ledger accounting principles and practices
2+ years of accounting and grant compliance experience, grant compliance preferred
1-3 years of experience with general ledger accounting principles and practices
Thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for government and non-profit experience
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external sources and keep management informed
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy and be detail-oriented
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Is legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit experience preferred but not required
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and timely grant billings and monitors grant expenses by line item as stipulated by individual, corporate, and federal grants.
Collaborates with Accounts Payable and Payroll to ensure the proper coding of personnel and operating expenses with regard to the proper allocation of grant funding.
Develops and documents effective grant management processes in conjunction with accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Sets up and maintains awarded grants.
Provides consistent and clear guidance on grants and contracts in compliance with grant accounting processes and requirements.
Provides regular grant financial reporting to management for performance measurement and decision support.
Collaborates in the preparation of budgets for all grants, including monitoring expenditures, reporting, and reconciling discrepancies.
Prepares reimbursements for Federal, State, and local grants.
Monitors and reconciles assigned grant funds.
Furnishes requested information relative to all audits of grant activities.
Monitors activities and financial compliance of state and federal grants received by the city and maintains a grants worksheet for each federal or material state grant.
Prepares various monthly journal entries.
Reviews and prepares grant budgets and amendments.
Prepares grant reports and financial documentation.
Prepares monthly grant claims for submission and pulls supporting documentation, including earnings statements, invoices, payments, and canceled checks.
Assists the Grants and Compliance Manager with the implementation of grants budget versus actual tracking in the ERP and/or Excel, ensuring all grants are tracked and reported continuously.
Contributes to the overall success of the department.