Finance Grant Administrator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options where available

Descrizione del lavoro

State of South Carolina offers a Grants Financial Analyst role focused on the creation and maintenance of financial records for grant requirements. Under supervision, you will verify transactions, reconcile budgets, and draft amendments to support internal controls and fiscal stability.

You will process grant-related accounts payable in SCEIS, communicate with the State Treasurer's Office, and prepare monthly and year-end analyses. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required and experience in business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels of staff and management.
• Knowledge of grants principles and state/federal workplace laws.

Mansioni

• Create and maintain financial records for grants; verify and document grant transactions.
• Reconcile grant budgets for funding availability and allowable costs.
• Draft budget amendments and assist with revisions.
• Process grant-related accounts payable in SCEIS and prepare entries.
• Communicate with the State Treasurer's Office on grant payments.
• Prepare regular budget analyses and provide status reports to Grants Manager/Director.
• Track grant expenditures and purchase orders.
• Assist with financial reporting to grantors and external parties.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Strumenti

SCEIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the Finance Division's Grants Manager, performs professional duties in the creation and maintenance of financial records relating to specific grant requirements. Responsible for verification and documentation of financial transactions and relevant administrative tasks as they relate to the grant. Reconciles grant and contract budgets to ensure accuracy in funding availability and allowable spending costs. Drafts budget amendments to ensure internal controls and promotes fiscal stability. Assists grant personnel with budget revisions based on change in requirements. Works proficiently in SCEIS to process all grant-related accounts payable, prepare SCEIS entries for grant payments, and communicate with the State Treasurer's Office regarding grant-related payments and deposits. Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end budget analyses to ensure budget spending is accurate and provide status reporting to the Grants Manager and Grants Director, Finance Division. Works closely with designated Finance and grant personnel to track processing of all grant-related expenditures/purchase orders. Assists the Grants Manager with the administration, preparation, and submission of financial reports to the grantor and to external parties.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. Working knowledge of principles and practices of grants and state/federal workplace laws. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively plan and organize multiple priorities and tasks with prescribed schedules and goals. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with internal and external customers. Attention to detail in carrying out roles and responsibilities.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

02

Which specific grants have you been involved with?

• None
• Federal
• State
• Federal and State

03

How many years of experience do you have working with grants?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 years or more
• Required Question