Grants Coordinator

APS•College Park, MD

15h•Remote

About The Position

The grants coordinator handles a range of duties related to grants within the APS grant portfolio, including performing accounting and administrative functions and ensuring grant expenditures are processed accurately and in a timely manner. This position supports the financial administration of federal and private grants by managing transactions, coordinating documentation, assisting with audits, and serving as a resource for project teams, consultants, and subrecipients. APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access within the United States, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. APS values diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds. APS offers a dynamic work environment with an outstanding total compensation package, including salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent paid time off.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably grant accounting.
Familiar with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
Strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to quickly changing schedules.
Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Process and approve all grant invoices, travel and expense reports and payment request forms for federal and private grants.
Performs adjusting journal entries when cost transfers are identified.
Drafts contract agreements/modifications for execution for subrecipients and consultants.
Compiles and prepares all supporting documentation for subrecipient and consultant checklists/packets.
Performs fringe benefit and indirect cost rate setup in the accounting system.
Assists with preparation of Single Audit workpapers & audit requests.
Serves as a main point of contact for grant transaction-related questions/inquiries for the project teams, consultants and subrecipients.
Distributes monthly grant financial reports to the project teams.
Participates in all quarterly budget meetings with PIs, program managers and/or CFOO.
Coordinates meetings with projects teams, department directors and APS Committees.
Carries out other duties assigned by the Senior Grant Administrator and/or the Controller.

Benefits

Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
8% employer-paid retirement contribution
Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500.00 (USD) - 100% employer paid
Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
Disability insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance
Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Vacation: 15 days annually
Generous holiday leave: 17 paid office closures; includes one week closure at the end of December
Personal leave: 4 days annually
Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
Sick leave: 10 days annually
Bereavement & Compassion leave: 2 -15 days based on loss
12 weeks employer-paid family leave
College tuition reimbursement plan
Job related seminar & continuing education 100% employer paid
Professional Certification/Recertification 100% employer paid
Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
Employee Assistance Program
Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes