Grant Compliance Coordinator - Meals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County

Position Overview: This position provides clerical accounting and administrative support to the funding and compliance area within the grants department. This position's tasks require a high level of organizational skills, moderately complex project tracking compilations, accounting clerical, and administrative experience.

Paid As: Hourly, Non-Exempt Full-Time Employee

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday

Reports To: Grant Compliance Manager and Vice President of Development

AGENCY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

- Maintain confidentiality of client, donor, volunteer, staff and board information

- Support the mission, vision and goals of Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant Count

- Represent Meals On Wheels in a professional manner at all times

- Dependable transportation, valid driver license and vehicle insurance as required by the State of Texas

- Required to pass criminal background check and have a free and clear MVR

- Assist with meal delivery when volunteer callouts make it necessary for staff to deliver

- Contribute to other projects when necessary

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

- Support for post-award grant monitoring, tracking, and reporting. Including clerical duties such as gathering grant support, copying, scanning and filing

- Provide assistance and support to ensure all grant funds are obligated and expended in a timely manner and in accordance with processes and procedures

- Able to work in a fast paced and hard deadline-oriented environment

- Understand contents of client database and how to run database reports

- Gather support for monthly grant billings and accounting month end deadlines

- Participate in the preparation of monthly grant billings which are time sensitive with a hard deadline

- Update and maintain billing records and accounts, including grant payment history and upcoming grants

- Prepare for grant and external audits

- Other duties as assigned by Grant Compliance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIREMENTS

- Fundamental accounting skills and strong Microsoft Excel skills

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Access and Word

- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, discretion about confidential matters, and a strong work ethic

- Strong database and general computing skills

- Must be able to understand processes and procedures, use independent judgment, the ability and experience to prioritize work responsibilities and work with little supervision

- Able to learn new systems and understand how they interrelate

- Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills, organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines

- Inquisitive, enthusiastic approach to fulfilling job responsibilities

- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

- Able to work well both independently and as part of a team

- Take initiative in performing tasks, staying proactive and dependable

EXPERIENCE

- Relevant experience in grant management or clerical bookkeeping or clerical accounting

Compensation details: 19-22.15 Hourly Wage

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