Budget & Grants Coordinator

Chester-County-of-Pennsylvania; Westtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County, Pennsylvania is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator to oversee financial activities, assist with budgets and grant applications, and ensure adherence to financial regulations. The role involves processing invoices and payroll, tracking expenditures, and collaborating with the finance team to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Candidates should have an associate degree and relevant experience; preferred bachelor’s in accounting/finance along with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Assists in budgets and grant applications, including spreadsheets as needed.
• Processes invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and payroll.
• Tracks expenditures and identifies discrepancies or budget issues.
• Ensures compliance with state grant policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with financial liaison on budget creation and maintenance.
• Maintains accurate financial records and documentation.
• Performs back-up clerical tasks as required.
• Exhibits sound judgment and willingness to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and grant applications, including budget line-item spreadsheets.
• Process invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and payroll.
• Track and analyze expenditures, identifying discrepancies or potential budget issues.
• Collaborate with department financial liaison on creating and maintaining budget.
• Collaborate with controllers, payroll and finance on budget issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Perform clerical tasks, back-up receptionist duties as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Accounting/Finance-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Outlook

Job description

Chester County, Pennsylvania is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator to oversee financial activities, assist with budgets and grant applications, and ensure adherence to financial regulations. The role involves processing invoices and payroll, tracking expenditures, and collaborating with the finance team to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Candidates should have an associate degree and relevant experience; preferred bachelor’s in accounting/finance along with strong communication,