Grants Compliance Specialist: Reporting & Finance

City of Decatur Illinois; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays (14.5 paid)

Employee health center

IMRF pension with Voluntary Additional

Discretionary perks

Job summary

The City of Decatur is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to oversee grant reporting, financial compliance, budget support, and audit coordination in Decatur, Illinois. This role ensures grant-funded programs are properly managed, documented, and reported, safeguarding public funds and ensuring adherence to grant requirements.

You will coordinate with the Grants Manager, Finance Department, and departmental staff to support grant applications, projects, timelines, and deliverables,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least one year of grants administration, accounting, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial, performance, and grant documentation.
• Maintain grant records and monitor reporting deadlines.
• Use financial reporting systems to track grant activities.
• Apply grant regulations and compliance requirements to programs.
• Maintain detailed financial records and grant budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, social services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)

IDIS

ACRES

SAM.gov

Grants.gov

Job description

The City of Decatur is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to oversee grant reporting, financial compliance, budget support, and audit coordination in Decatur, Illinois. This role ensures grant-funded programs are properly managed, documented, and reported, safeguarding public funds and ensuring adherence to grant requirements.

You will coordinate with the Grants Manager, Finance Department, and departmental staff to support grant applications, projects, timelines, and deliverables,