Strategic Finance & Grants Analyst, Associate

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services seeks a qualified Management Analyst, Associate to lead financial support activities within Finance & Administration. You will coordinate grants administration, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure compliance with city policies while partnering with program staff and COR Finance.

This role requires strong data analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare reports and forecasts for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field.
• Two years paraprofessional experience in area related to assignment, such as assisting with program or project administration and management analysis.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Governmental accounting concepts and principles.
• Thorough knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with analyzing and aggregating data.
• Thorough knowledge of mathematical calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency’s grants administrator and oversees the development, administrative requirements, grants reporting and invoicing on behalf of the agency
• Research, reviews, and recommends improvements to current financial policies and procedures. Updates and/or assists in the development of program manuals
• Serves as department liaison with program staff, Auditors, State program managers, vendors, municipal representatives, community boards, professional associations, and various city agencies
• Reviews, processes and/or approves agency administrative/program expenditures
• Processes LASER reimbursements/adjustments monthly
• Maintains agency Master Data files
• Processes and reconciles A/P and credit memos
• Reconciles department financial records
• Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports and records
• Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing

Customer service

Regulations compliance

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services seeks a qualified Management Analyst, Associate to lead financial support activities within Finance & Administration. You will coordinate grants administration, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure compliance with city policies while partnering with program staff and COR Finance.

This role requires strong data analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare reports and forecasts for senior leadership.