The Government Grants Assistant will support compliance requirements for government grants:

• Ensure timely delivery of expense and performance reimbursement reports and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly analysis of grant expenses and spending levels.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking upcoming deadlines and deliverables such as annual, quarterly, and monthly reports as required by funders.
• Prepare contract budgets (pre/post award) as well as budget modifications.
• Contribute enhancements and increased efficiencies to the grants management processes.
• Assist with data entry in online grant databases and on budgets.
• Organize electronic and paper participant files.
• Assist in preparation for external audits.
• Work with the Sr. Government Grant Analyst and Sr. Finance Manager to ensure that program expenses are recorded and allocated to the appropriate grant.
• Attend and contribute budget analyses and forecasting to monthly program meetings with various program staff.
• Follow up with funding agencies on payments, modifications, and registrations.
• Assist with special projects assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn how to use Salesforce and FUNDEZ.
• Possess an understanding of federal, state and city funding and reporting regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively manage competing priorities.