Financial Analyst/Grants Project Specialist
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Job Location:
North Providence, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary:
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has retained Knowledge Services to provide a Finance-Grants Project Specialist to support the Rhode Island Department of Healths Finance and Operations team.
The Finance/Grants Project Specialist under the direction of the Assistant Director of Health for Budget and Finance provides guidance and support in the development implementation and daily management of grant funding. This position will also support the Procurement team by reviewing and entering procurement/spending requests as well as assisting with various daily administrative tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting functions related to grants including tracking expenditures reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries.
- Ensure compliance with regulations funding agency requirements and internal financial policies.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders funding agencies and auditors.
- Monitor grant budgets and spending to ensure funds are used appropriately and within approved timelines.
- Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations regarding expenditures plans activities and operations that may impact budget status.
- Collaborate with program and grants teams to support budget development modifications and closeouts.
- Maintain organized and auditable grant records and documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of audit materials and serve as a point of contact during grant audits.
- Support ongoing process improvements to enhance financial tracking transparency and accountability.
- Collaborates with other areas of Finance to ensure alignment of activities and coordinated workflows.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in grant accounting or financial management with a focus on federal grants.
- Budget management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal grant regulations.
- Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Education and Experience:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in Workday.
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person
Client Name: RI DOH
Position: Onsite
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
