Senior Grants & Budget Coordinator - Special Education

Applitrack; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) seeks an experienced administrator to coordinate financial accounting and reporting for Special Education under the Office of Federal Programs and Support. Responsibilities include budgeting, IDEA funding submissions, compliance monitoring, and grant administration.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/finance with grants management experience and 3 years in related fields; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/grants management required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounting/finance/grants management; government experience preferred.
• CPA preferred; familiarity with WV accounting systems and GPS/WVEIS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and oversight of federal/state special education budgets.
• Submit annual IDEA Part B application for federal funding.
• Monitor SEA/LEA fiscal compliance per IDEA and related regulations.
• Provide fiscal guidance to SEA staff, LEAs, and stakeholders.
• Prepare grant awards and manage reimbursements for special education programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/Business Administration with grants management emphasis

Master's degree in business administration or accounting (preferred)

Certified Public Accountant (preferred)

Tools

wvOASIS

GPS

WVEIS

Excel

Job description

West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) seeks an experienced administrator to coordinate financial accounting and reporting for Special Education under the Office of Federal Programs and Support. Responsibilities include budgeting, IDEA funding submissions, compliance monitoring, and grant administration.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/finance with grants management experience and 3 years in related fields; CPA preferred.