Grants Accounting Analyst - Federal Funds Expert

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Grants Accounting Analyst to oversee, monitor, report, and reconcile roughly $200 million in federal funds annually. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and work ethic, with emphasis on accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities include grant setup, expenditure monitoring, regular financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DHHS policies.

Qualifications

• Post high school education in accounting, finance, public/business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas.
• Experience in fiscal or accounting systems analysis, budget analysis/preparation, or related areas is beneficial.
• Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, report, and reconcile roughly $200 million in federal funds annually.
• Set up federal grants, business units, authorizations and redistributions as needed for grant reconciliation.
• Reconcile administrative and indirect costs, perform journal entries, and close business units.
• Monitor for federal regulation and DHHS policy/procedure compliance.
• Maintain documentation and respond to questions from federal partners and auditors.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Teachability

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance/administration/economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Grants Accounting Analyst to oversee, monitor, report, and reconcile roughly $200 million in federal funds annually. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and work ethic, with emphasis on accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities include grant setup, expenditure monitoring, regular financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DHHS policies.