Grants Analyst

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Min. $31.86/hour - Max. $40.79/hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION STATEMENT:

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as an Grants Analyst . KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grants Analyst is responsible for conducting a professional level of accounting activity with respect to maintenance of general accounting records, preparation of financial and budgetary reports, and interpretation of information contained therein.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform bookkeeping functions for agency programs and departments.
• Perform financial analysis work as requested.
• Coordinate and provide internal fiscal documentation to Federal, State and Local agencies in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare fiscal documentation for internal and external audits, as well as program-year close-outs, invoicing, etc.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries.
• Perform the direct and indirect cost allocations.
• Post month-end closing entries as required.
• Prepare and enter data into computer.
• Provide information and assist Program Directors in preparing budgets for new and existing grants.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system and keep the current contracts accessible and old contracts filed in a safe area.
• Review the practicality of a grant contract, maintaining all records for that grant, including but not limited to, original and modified contracts, invoices, year-to-date financial records, and correspondence between grantor and grantee as it relates to financial impact(s) on programs/KCAO.
• Interpret financial and budgetary information for respective Program Directors and others.
• Complete contractual claims and invoices for monthly and quarterly reimbursements in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Close books monthly and prepare monthly financial reports for Program Directors.
• Assist in year-end closing of books in preparation for audits.
• Learn and maintain working knowledge of programs and financial implications. Includes actual information as well as forecasting expenses/cash flows.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; AND
• Minimum of one (1) year responsible budgeting/accounting experience required, must include budgetary accounting and analysis and multiple contract cost accounting; prefer fund accounting experience in either non-profit or governmental environment.

OR

• Associate's degree in Accounting; AND
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible budgeting/accounting experience required, must include budgetary accounting and analysis and multiple contract cost accounting; prefer fund accounting experience in either a non-profit or governmental environment

OR

• High School Diploma (or equivalent); AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible budgeting/accounting experience, must include budgetary accounting and analysis and multiple contract cost accounting; prefer fund accounting experience in either a non-profit or governmental environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
• Reliably and consistently report to assigned work location on time.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:
  • Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI).
  • Reliable, insured transportation and valid Driver License.
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
  • Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination or medical or religious exemption request form, if applicable.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.