Grants Administration & Compliance Specialist

Port of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port of Tacoma is seeking a Grants Accountant to oversee financial tracking and reporting for federal, state, and local grants supporting Port projects and Northwest Seaport Alliance programs.

You will coordinate grant documentation, monitor timelines and submissions, update budgets and expenditures, and prepare reimbursement requests to maximize funding.

Requires an associate degree and two years in grant administration; proficiency with Microsoft Office and grant systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• Two years' grant administration experience or related area preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments for grant compliance.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal grants and contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and grant software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, organizing, submitting, and maintaining grant documentation in audit-ready form.
• Monitor timelines and reporting schedules; support internal/external reports and databases.
• Support invoice verification and documentation for grant reimbursements.
• Coordinate grant administration across departments and liaise with agency staff.
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and matching funds with Finance and Contracts teams.

Skills

Grant administration experience

Budgets and financial tracking

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in business/public administration or related field

Job description

The Port of Tacoma is seeking a Grants Accountant to oversee financial tracking and reporting for federal, state, and local grants supporting Port projects and Northwest Seaport Alliance programs.

You will coordinate grant documentation, monitor timelines and submissions, update budgets and expenditures, and prepare reimbursement requests to maximize funding.

Requires an associate degree and two years in grant administration; proficiency with Microsoft Office and grant systems is preferred.