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About The Position

Requirements

• Experience with grant financial management, including journal entries submissions, reimbursement requests, financial reporting, audits, contracts, or similar grant management practices.
• Genuine interest in public service and supporting programs that benefit communities and families.
• Enjoys both independent work and collaboration.
• Naturally curious and takes pride in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Communicates financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities shift throughout the grant cycle.
• Values accuracy and is detail oriented in their work.
• Brings a learning mindset and a desire to continuously develop their expertise in grant and nonprofit financial management.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Teams, Office 365 and has the ability to learn and use financial management, budget and accounting software platforms.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support financial administration for multiple grant-funded programs.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist with grant budgets, budget modifications, reimbursements, and fiscal monitoring.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in compliance with grant requirements.
• Assist with reimbursement requests and financial reporting to grantor agencies.
• Support grant compliance activities, audits, monitoring reviews, and annual reporting requirements.
• Prepare documentation related to federal and state grants, including financial and administrative reports.
• Help ensure expenditures align with grant budgets, regulations, and agency policies.
• Review invoices and process accounts payable transactions.
• Serve as a resource for vendors and internal staff regarding payments, purchasing, and reimbursements.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment questions.
• Build positive relationships with vendors, program staff, and community partners.
• Analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Investigate variances and reconciliation concerns.
• Support decision-making through accurate financial analysis and reporting.
• Leverage Excel and financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

• Estimate starting salary 65-75k; final offer will be based on experience and qualifications
• Flexible work schedule, working 3 days per week in person and up to 2 days per week from home; evening availability (5-7pm) is required once a month
• Full benefits, including health, vision, dental, multiple retirement options, and a benefit allowance
• Join a warm, collaborative, mission-focused team