Grants Coordinator

Inside Philanthropy, INC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Philanthropy, INC. is seeking a Grants Administrator to coordinate pre- and post-award grant processes and budgets. The role supports the CFO with accounting functions, ensures compliance, and prepares grant narratives and reports.

The ideal candidate has a college degree and 1–3+ years of grant experience, with proficiency in Excel and Word. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar systems is strongly preferred, with strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 1–3+ years of grant government experience required.
• Experience or knowledge of accounting systems preferred (PeopleSoft or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-award grant processes and procedures.
• Monitor and report on grant expenditures and budgets.
• Assist CFO with accounting functions and financial processes related to grants.
• Review grant budgets and provide forecast reports.
• Liaise with external auditors during grant reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Independent judgment

Communication and collaboration

Tools

Excel

Word

PeopleSoft

Job description

Coordinates and manages all pre- and post-award processes and procedures related to MCSO grants. This includes expenditures, monitoring and reporting on grant funds and a variety of budget related compliance issues. Under general direction, assists the CFO with accounting functions and financial processes for the MCSO related to grants.Writes and edits grant narratives and budgets.Collects and organizes supporting documentation for grant proposals.Reviews grants budgets, routinely provides forecast reports to review with the CFO and others as necessary.Assists in the development of the MCSO’s annual grants budget.Works with colleagues to resolve issues, answer questions, review information and provide information on budgetary issues related to grants.Establishes appropriate coding for grant funds in enterprise financial software.Establishes financial controls and systems for new grants/programs.Reviews payroll reports with CFO and OFM to ensure grants are appropriately charged.Draws down federal and state funds for grant reimbursement as necessary.Creates and submit grant extension requests as needed to expend grant funds.Serves as a liaison between external auditors and Program Managers during project management and review of grant-related programs.Reviews process and procedures related to grants and revises as necessary.Other duties as assigned and directed by management.College degree required. One to three plus years of grant governmental experience is required. Any combination of education and work experience meeting the minimum requirements is acceptable. PeopleSoft or similar accounting system experience/knowledge strongly preferred. Proven intermediate level computer skills in Excel and Word. Excellent analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people. Must have strong organizational skills and time management skills.Independent judgment is exercised on a regular basis with limited supervision.