Grants Impact Analyst: Reporting & Compliance

City of Decatur; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

14.5 paid holidays

Employee health center

Job summary

The City of Decatur seeks a Grants Specialist – Reporting and Financial Compliance to own reporting, monitoring, and audit functions for grant-funded programs. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.

You will work with the Grants Manager and departments to develop budgets, track grant activity, and prepare documentation for audits and external reviews, contributing to transparent use of public funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, social services, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in grants administration, accounting, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of grant accounting, auditing principles and practices related to grants administration.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local grant regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prepare and submit required documents and financial and performance reports for grant submission
• Maintain accurate grant records and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local grant regulations
• Utilize internal and external financial reporting systems to track grant activities
• Assist with budget development and justifications to ensure compliance with granting agency terms
• Manage loan payments, tax payments, insurance payments, lien releases, and related documentation
• Maintain detailed financial records for all grant-funded programs
• Prepare reports and documentation for the Finance Department
• Maintain files in compliance with record retention requirements
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and response coordination
• Prepare lien releases and other required compliance documentation
• Work closely with the Grants Manager and departmental staff to support program success
• Assist with grant application documentation and submission processes
• Help develop project timelines and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Provide cross-functional support within the Grants Division as needed

Skills

Grant accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ accounting/ finance/ public administration

Tools

IDIS

ACRES

SAM.gov

Grants.gov

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

The City of Decatur seeks a Grants Specialist – Reporting and Financial Compliance to own reporting, monitoring, and audit functions for grant-funded programs. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.

You will work with the Grants Manager and departments to develop budgets, track grant activity, and prepare documentation for audits and external reviews, contributing to transparent use of public funds.