Grant & Budget Support Specialist

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Government is seeking a seasoned paraprofessional to support grants and financial management in the Grants Administration Unit. You will work with operations, budgeting, and program offices to manage grant data, perform analyses, and prepare required reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy in budget tracking, expenditures, and documentation, with a focus on audit readiness and compliance across federal, state, and CIP grant programs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• One year of paraprofessional support in accounting or budgeting and financial recordkeeping.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, verify, and maintain grant-related fiscal data in automated financial systems.
• Track budget allocations, expenditures, and spending activity; respond to fiscal/data requests.
• Prepare financial data related to grant funds and review grant billings for completeness.
• Prepare budgetary and fiscal reports for grants, operating and CIP activities.
• Process journal entries, deposits, budget realignments, and other fiscal transactions.
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations, and budget preparation.
• Summarize budget information and prepare recommendations regarding funding approvals.
• Maintain monthly grant reports and tracking tools related to grant utilization and revenue.
• Prepare documentation for grant audits and ensure materials are audit-ready.

Skills

Budget support

Paraprofessional

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP Financial System

Job description

Prince George's County Government is seeking a seasoned paraprofessional to support grants and financial management in the Grants Administration Unit. You will work with operations, budgeting, and program offices to manage grant data, perform analyses, and prepare required reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy in budget tracking, expenditures, and documentation, with a focus on audit readiness and compliance across federal, state, and CIP grant programs.