Specialist - Grant Finance

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for processing financial paperwork, monitoring financial codes and budgets for department general operating funds and grant funds, and preparing the department's yearly budget. The Specialist will also assist with financial matters related to Federal, State, and Local Grants, GOF, and other revenues.

Requirements

College hours, high school diploma or GED
Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of budget and accounting procedures
Knowledge of and skill in the use of computer spreadsheets
10 key calculator skills
Detail oriented
Number sense

Responsibilities

Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance for both general operating funds and grant funds.
Input all financial purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Process special projects and review contract/procurement process with Purchasing Department to ensure federal EDGAR procurement guidelines are met.
Monitor financial codes and budgets for GOF department budgets and federal grant budgets.
Assist the Executive Director and Director with yearly budget preparation.
Compile special project financial reports.
Process deposits for activity fund.
Generate reports for payroll, personnel, finance, and grant compliance reports.
Coordinate financial communications with department personnel.
Manage simultaneous, multi-year funds to ensure grant expenditures fall within the period of obligation specific to the grant fiscal year.
Maintain current knowledge of state and federal grant requirements to ensure compliance.
Assist with funding applications and amendments generated for the federal eGrant application.
Reconcile 1410 account monthly and complete journal vouchers to move expenses to the appropriate grant account.
Able to work occasional overtime, irregular hours and during department community events, fiscal year-end close and grant year-end close.
Assume responsibilities for processing financial documents for all funds assigned.
Assist with maintaining current balances and expenditures for all funding sources assigned.
Assist the appropriate director or supervisor in maintaining audit trails on all financial expenditures with special revenues.
Assist with funding applications and amendments generated for the special revenue sources.
Assist the appropriate supervisor in completing reports required by the Texas Education Agency.
Other duties as assigned.