Grants Specialist

PREBLE STREET•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Preble Street’s Finance department is a key organizational partner and, as one of the administration and operations departments of Preble Street, contributes to the agency mission by managing our financial systems and structures to keep the organization moving forward, optimally functioning, and continually improving. Reporting to the Senior Director of Public Grants, the Grants Specialist is responsible for tracking, reporting, and monitoring compliance for the agency’s federal, state, and other public grants; coordinating grants receivable invoicing and reconciliations; conducting monitoring of and providing compliance support for subrecipients funded by the agency’s grants; and conducting budget analyses and preparing budget-to-actual reports. The Grants Specialist focuses on supporting grants that have complex reporting or compliance requirements and/or those with subrecipients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, public administration or related field or 3-5 years of relevant work experience
Experience working in a non-profit organization
Experience in administration of public or private grants, including reporting
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products, including Excel
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and computer-based accounting and payroll systems
Excellent organizational skills and communication skills
Flexibility, good judgment, a high degree of analytical ability, willingness and eagerness to learn
Adherence to grant workflow processes and procedures
Ability to manage complex projects from creation to completion
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work as a team and collaborate effectively with staff across departments
Knowledge of and ability to apply OMB Uniform Guidance, MAAP compliance requirements, and other Federal/State requirements stipulated in Agency grant award contracts
Understanding of Preble Street mission, vision, and values, and ability to apply this understanding to the role and work

Responsibilities

Tracking, reporting, and monitoring compliance for the agency’s federal, state, and other public grants
Coordinating grants receivable invoicing and reconciliations
Conducting monitoring of and providing compliance support for subrecipients funded by the agency’s grants
Conducting budget analyses and preparing budget-to-actual reports