Grants & Budget Specialist

Prince George’s County

Largo (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Prince George’s County Government's Department of Public Works & Transportation seeks a Grants Specialist (Budget Assistant 3A) to support fiscal and grant management within the Grants Administration Unit of the Financial Management Division.

This advanced paraprofessional role collaborates with Operations, CIP, and program offices to manage grant budgets, track expenditures, prepare financial reports, handle journal entries, and assist with audits and documentation.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial record‑keeping.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Compile, review, verify, and maintain grant‑related fiscal data within automated financial systems.
Track budget allocations, expenditures, and spending activity, and perform calculations necessary to respond to fiscal and data requests.
Prepare and compile financial data related to grant funds, including reviewing grant billings for completeness and supporting documentation.
Prepare budgetary and fiscal reports related to grant, operating, and CIP activities.
Process journal entries, deposits, budget realignments, and other fiscal transactions.
Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations, budget preparation, and related financial activities.
Summarize budget information and prepare recommendations regarding approval or disapproval of funding requests.
Process purchase order and non‑purchase order invoices, credit memos, recurring entries, and other applicable fiscal transactions.
Maintain the agency’s grant repository, including records associated with Operating and CIP grant programs.
Prepare and maintain monthly grant reports and tracking tools related to grant utilization, billings, deliverables, incoming revenue, and outstanding fiscal activity.
Maintain accurate and organized grant records, reports, databases, and other financial management documentation.
Prepare documentation for grant audits and ensure supporting materials are complete, organized, accessible, and audit ready.
Compile grant information and participate in recurring meetings with Program Managers to discuss fiscal transactions, program milestones, deadlines, and grant requirements.