Grants Fiscal Analyst

This position will perform a variety of financial and record-keeping functions of the grant process. Ensures accurate financial reporting and procedural compliance on all grants. Responsibilities include reviewing financial reports, budget preparation and analysis, reconciling accounts, monthly and year-end closings, and assisting with other projects assigned by the Finance Director and Controller. This position requires strong non-profit accounting skills, grants accounting experience, and excellent communication and people skills. The Grants Fiscal Analyst will be responsible for administrative and technical guidance and support to management and faculty including researching and interpreting relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards. This position will also collaborate with people at all levels and in various departments, both internal and external, in the non-profit organization.

This position is responsible for:

• Works with program managers to ensure an accurate, timely, and efficient process for the entire grant life cycle, from proposal to close. This requires pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing, or producing reports, monitoring, and post-award management.
• Identifies and resolves compliance issues.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and analysis associated with grants. Monitors grant adherence to budget and investigate variances. Enter budgets in the system as required.
• Inputs grant information in the financial system.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports.
• Serves as primary financial liaison with grant’s subrecipients. Monitor compliance with federal regulations and spending of subcontracted agencies to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Review subcontracted agencies’ financial reports and oversee and track payments to subcontracted agencies.
• Manages invoice processing and tracks expenses for grants.
• Completion of monthly and year end closings journal entries.
• Bank Reconciliation.
• Maintain Inventory Records in System.
• Submits grant invoice requests and reconciles deposits.
• Document matching costs where required, including in-kind service provision.
• Reconcile monthly organization indirect cost rate to the assigned grants.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance or a directly related business field, OR
• 5-7 or more years of experience in accounting or business field, AND
• Experience in accounting practices involved in maintaining more complex financial records
• Reconciling account information
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to meet government and grantee regulations and reporting requirements for grant financial activities, including the Code of Federal Regulations / OMB Uniform Guidance, is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Skills: Grants Management, Financial Management, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Management/Cash Flow, General Ledger, MIP (Sage), Intermediate-Advance MS Excel, Grant Submission, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web applications. Ability to manage multiple tasks and manage complex reports. Willingness and ability to work as part of a team to complete tasks. Ability to professionally interact with, and work with other staff members. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to transportation. Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Physical Demands

This is a partially sedentary role; however, some physical requirements during travel and events is required. This would require the ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted, bend and stand for long periods of time as necessary.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

COVID-19

CCRI requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated.