Emergency Management Finance & Grants Analyst

Kennebec County; Maine; On-site; USD 74,758,000 - 78,111,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency is seeking a Finance & Mitigation Analyst to manage accounts payable, track grants and preparedness funding, and coordinate mitigation and recovery grant activities.

The role supports the Director with funding applications, audits, reports, meetings, database management, training coordination, public information updates, and disaster recovery documentation, requiring strong knowledge of financial and grant administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or an associate’s degree in accounting AND at least 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounting processes, including invoice management and reconciliation.
• Ability to monitor spending and meet required deadlines.
• Knowledge of business and public administration principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Ability to develop, prioritize, balance, and complete long- and short-term goals.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate department operations and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and established procedures.
• Ability to independently proofread documents for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collect, assimilate, and analyze data and information related to operations, equipment, and functions and prepare appropriate recommendations.
• Process accounts payable, ensuring accuracy in account funding for each specific grant and budget line.
• Prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports; collect and compile all information for financial review and audits.
• Analyze accounts and provide information to assist the Director with grants administration.
• Maintain and track databases for resources and contacts.
• Research, compile, and maintain a database utilized as a resource for preparedness activities and all-hazards events and incidents. Perform job functions as an active member in events, training, and task forces.
• Assist with projects, training, and budgets for EMA objectives.
• Manage the EMA calendar; create/track meeting agendas and minutes.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Grant administration

Financial management

Communication

Data analysis

Documentation

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration

Associate degree in accounting

Job description

Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency is seeking a Finance & Mitigation Analyst to manage accounts payable, track grants and preparedness funding, and coordinate mitigation and recovery grant activities.

The role supports the Director with funding applications, audits, reports, meetings, database management, training coordination, public information updates, and disaster recovery documentation, requiring strong knowledge of financial and grant administration.