Contracts & Compliance Specialist - The Salvation Army

Description Contract & Compliance Specialist Location: SoDo (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt | Pay: $33.65/hour Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. The Contract Compliance Specialist works closely with all of Seattle Social Services and their programs. The position will be focused on ensuring compliance with all contracts and proposals across Seattle Social Services as well as being knowledgeable on laws, regulations, and guidelines governing government funding. This position will receive supervision from the Accounting Manager. Duties & Responsibilities + Write contract letters and other communication and notices + Pull reports into Excel and understand the data for reporting + Use basic Excel formulas for spreadsheets to make data easy to read + Pulls, reads, and understands financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis + Processes invoices for multiple departments from multiple locations and organizations + Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to agreements Develop, implement, and refine processes and procedures for contract and grant administration + Create grant and contract invoicing, utilizing appropriate coding + Track, collect and manage data as required + Maintain paperwork and other related documents connected to grants and or contracts Support Program Managers in understanding and implementing the requirements of grants and contracts that fund their programs + Operate as the subject matter expert for all Seattle Social Services related grants and contracts + Monitor program outcomes to assure contracts are on track to meet objectives + Assist with building and administration of agreements between partner organizations Research and prepare grant applications to obtain new funding + Implement and maintain reporting procedures for all funders + Maintain positive contacts and relationships with funders and partner agencies Consult with the Accounting Manager regarding contract compliance related issues and solutions + Perform other administrative functions as requested. Education & Experience + Bachelor's degree, focus on business preferred. 5+ years' financial and/or contract management experience will also be considered. + Three years' experience in contract/grant procurement and/or administrator or equivalent experience required. + Experience with billing, accounts receivable and GL account coding. The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance. Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available. Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option. Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events. Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time. Paid Vacation: + Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. + Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. + Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time. Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. "The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds." Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then the processes described in this summary should be followed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)