Finance Assistant (Part-Time) - Maryland Science Center

Basic Function: This role is primarily responsible for the administrative and financial management of grants awarded to the Maryland Science Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work closely with the Director of Grants to track and provide financial information needed for grant reporting

· Maintain and develop systems to track financial expenditures related to grants in order to provide detailed reports on spending and availability of funds

· Assure grant spending aligns and is compliant with grant documents and contracts

· Track and report federal grant spending as required by federal regulations, understanding federal award and subaward monitoring and reporting requirements

· Assist in preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits, and participate as appropriate

· Assist with grant proposals and financial reporting, providing detailed explanations on institutional budgets and actual spending

· Work with bookkeeper to prepare monthly journal entries for grant allocations

· Attend monthly grants committee meetings

· Assist the finance department in various duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of basic accounting skills – general journal entries, financial statements, budgeting

· Ability to analyze financial statements for the purpose of explaining variances to budget

· Strong Excel skills

· Superior organizational skills

· Ability to juggle multiple projects and work in a dynamic, flexible environment

· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for grant reporting and financial reporting purposes

Education: Minimum AA in finance related field

Experience: Demonstrated work in finance or grant administration

Basic Requirements: Must be able to pass background check

Benefits: SSL (Sick and Safe Leave) Accrual, 403B Retirement Savings Plan