Grant Writer & Finance Admin Specialist

The Salvation Army Southern California; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a detail oriented Administrative Assistant with accounting and grant writing responsibilities to support the Service Extension Department. You will handle input in finance systems, AP/A/R, and assist in audit preparations, while developing grant proposals and managing grant reports.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, accounting familiarity, and strong communication. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CA driver’s license required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft programs.
• Experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Input into the finance programs; AP Workflow and kettle program
• Receive and review deposit information from units and resubmit to the finance department
• Enter data for various ledgers, journals, revenue deposits, etc.
• Maintain computerized A/P, A/R and checkbook modules to review and process invoices, statements, check requests, and expense reimbursements for payment
• Review various transactions for accuracy, proper coding
• Code and/or review revenue and expense coding on vouchers, invoices, and petty cash charges
• Maintain up-to-date vendor/unit files
• Provide technical assistance in monthly, quarterly, and annual G/L closings
• Provide assistance with external and internal audits
• Review literature funds available through grants from governmental agencies and private foundations
• Discuss program requirements and sources of funds available
• Confers regularly with personnel affected by the proposed program to develop program goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding
• Write and submit grant applications
• Meet with representatives of funding source
• Submit proposals to officials for approval
• Direct and coordinate evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded programs and write specifications for evaluation or monitoring of programs by an outside agency
• Write and submit periodic reports to comply with grant requirements
• Maintain up-to-date master files on grants
• Monitor paperwork connected with grant-funded programs
• Maintain and report relationships with funding agencies
• Other related duties as required

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Team player

Great communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-task

Independent work

Accounting software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CA driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a detail oriented Administrative Assistant with accounting and grant writing responsibilities to support the Service Extension Department. You will handle input in finance systems, AP/A/R, and assist in audit preparations, while developing grant proposals and managing grant reports.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, accounting familiarity, and strong communication. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.