This is a temporary part-time position that ends June 30, 2025.

Position Summary

The Education & Workforce Services (EWS) Contracts Specialist is a critical role within the fiscal department that focuses on financial operations and contractual compliance, adheres to internal controls, and maintains fiscal compliance in all tasks. This position acts as the primary liaison for the assigned programmatic division (EWS) and requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The EWS Contracts Specialist manages advances, adjusts journal entries, and reconciles accounts to the General Ledger (GL). This position ensures contractual compliance with invoices, supports budget preparations, reconciles Advance Pay accounts, and prepares monthly fiscal reports, such as cost reimbursement and performance-based analyses. Additionally, the EWS Contracts Specialist communicates and coordinates with program staff regarding expenses, budgets, and advances.

This position reports to the Vice President of Fiscal Operations. This is a Hybrid position.

The EWS Contracts Specialist applies the principles of the organization’s signature service delivery approach, Primary Client Model (PCM™), by promoting a positive employee-focused experience that is appreciative of the unique strengths, values and needs that each employee brings to the workplace; and by using data to inform and drive decision making. Attention is given to compliance, quality assurance, and best practices as they relate to employee experience, records management, and data integrity and usability.

Congreso is committed to attracting and retaining candidates who have a passion for their work and will serve as ambassadors of the agency’s mission, values, and DEI&B vision.  We encourage all qualified individuals, including those of diverse backgrounds, differently abled, LGBTQ , and women to apply.  Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions listed below.

• Represents Congreso’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and will be an ambassador of our work.
• Records Employee Advances receipts, ensuring accurate transaction postings to the GL under Employee Advances Payments, compliance with internal controls and timely processing.
• Assists in reconciling contract files and advance postings in accordance with the Fiscal Policy for Advances, reporting issues to the Fiscal Grants & Contracts Coordinator.

• Ensures contract files are current, complete, and compliant with fiscal processes and deadlines.
• Reviews and communicates contract regulations to program staff.
• Monitors advances, addresses discrepancies, and collaborates with staff to ensure accuracy.
• Regularly reviews contract spending and updates supervisor and divisional leadership.
• Reviews transactions, records adjustments, and assists with invoicing.
• Closes out completed contracts with input from the Budget Analyst and Fiscal Grants & Contracts Coordinator.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents fiscal materials for divisional fiscal meetings, including Advance Pay reconciliations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with funders and external contacts as appropriate.
• Promptly records journal entries for advances and other expense adjustments.
• Prepares CRECA reports.
• Serves as a backup for posting cash receipts for Congreso and its subsidiaries.
• Supports other fiscal functions as needed. 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

All Staff Competencies

• Basic understanding of Congreso’s mission, values, DEI&B vision, Mission2Impact, Primary Client Model, programs, and services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the community needs and demographics.
• Ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information and understanding for issues such as confidentiality, domestic abuse, child abuse, and mandated reporter requirements.
• Adheres to all Congreso, departmental, programmatic, and security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attends all Congreso trainings and in-services as required, including relevant professional groups to maintain professional, requisite knowledge and licensure.
• Attends, participates, and facilitates relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals.
• Ability to effectively use standard office equipment, including a variety of common software programs such as Office365, UNIDAD, and other customized databases.
• Follows through on assignments, works in a timely manner, within established deadlines, and completes special projects specific to the function of the department, as needed or as directed by supervisor.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups, in a compassionate, courteous, and respectful manner that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including effective and respectful communication with individuals and groups.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Qualifications

Minimum Education: 

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree a plus.  

Minimum Experience: 

3 years’ experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or related field required.  Experience in nonprofit accounting a plus. 

Certification/License:  

Mandated Reporter and Supporting Children and Families with Disabilities training certificates required and may be completed post hire.