The Grant Coordinator, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for all accounting functions for Federal, State and Other grants received by the school board. This includes, budgeting, banking, purchasing, accounts payable, journal entries, financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial data for individual grants using the school district financial accounting system.
• Approve purchase orders and expenditures to maintain compliance.
• District liaison for disseminating information to program personnel.
• Complete required monthly and annual state grant reporting.
• Prepare monthly and year end reconciliations, analysis and reports.
• Assist in year end municipal audit
• Support grant application processes.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Financial recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of accounting
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Effective computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, accounting software).
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet deadlines timely and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and various state and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experiences.

Knowledge of school district programs preferred.