Grants and Contracts Coordinator (Accounting Support III)
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Job Location:
Mission, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values we provide excellent public service seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits retirement plans wellness incentives a great organizational culture and much more! If youre searching for something more than just a job something akin to a calling then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!
Johnson County Mental Health Center Financial Services Department is looking to fill the position of Contract and Grant Coordinator. The Financial Services Department is responsible for tracking and reporting all revenue and expenditures for Johnson County Mental Health Center. The Grants and Contracts Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting Johnson County Mental Healths mission to improve the quality of life for our community. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the grant and contract process including drafting reviewing routing and tracking agreements to ensure accuracy compliance and timely execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized and collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with legal administrative and program teams. This role ensures that contracts and grants align with organizational goals legal requirements and funding guidelines while maintaining transparency and efficiency throughout the process.
This position will begin employment on or after December 21 2025. First review of applications will be November 3rd.
Job Description
Drafts reviews and edits a variety of contracts grants agreements amendments and related documents in compliance with county policies and procedures; routes contracts for internal review and approval ensures timely completion and adherence to established workflows.
Collaborates with the legal department and county procurement to review and obtain approval for contract language ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and funding requirements.
Partners with division leaders and program managers to ensure contract terms align with operational and funding needs; prepares regular reports on contract and grant status key deadlines and compliance requirements for leadership and program teams.
Assists in the development and implementation of standardized contract templates processes and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency; performs regular grant audits to ensure compliance with grant conditions and evaluate grant performance.
Ensures all executed contracts and supporting documentation are properly stored and easily retrievable for audit and compliance purposes.
Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract requirements timelines and approvals.
Job Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
Associates degree in Accounting or related field. Two years in bookkeeping accounting or administrative functions involving record keeping or related area.
Attention to detail; Analytical skills including research skills ability to interpret data ability to conceptualize ability to analyze information and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings; Basic mathematical and accounting skills; Budget-related skills including advanced accounting math and statistics skills; Computer software spreadsheet skills (intermediate) word processing skills (intermediate) financial management/information records system (intermediate); Keyboarding Ability; Human Relations/Interpersonal skills; Written communication skills including business writing report writing summarizing and editing skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Project management skills including organization coordination of duties and/or accomplishment of goals; Time management skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Experience with Computer software database creation/maintenance skills (beginner) Outlook or similar application (beginner); Oral communication skills including presentations to individuals and small groups.
Education/Experience Substitutions:
Experience may be substituted for degree.
Education may be substituted for experience.
Physical Environmental and Special Working Conditions:
Administrative work is performed in an indoor office environment. All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Intake Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Support
- Case Management
- Medical Terminology
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Child Protective Services
- Social Work
- Word Processing
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