Robert Half Contract Finance & Accounting is seeking a Grant Specialist to support a mission-driven organization administering federally funded programs throughout Nevada. This role will play a critical part in grant administration, compliance, reporting, budget monitoring, and program support to ensure funding requirements are met and resources are effectively managed. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in working with grant-funded programs, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the administrative lifecycle of multiple grants from award through closeout.
- Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and approved budgets.
- Track grant revenues, expenditures, matching requirements, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc grant reports for funding agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Review expenditures and supporting documentation to ensure allowability, accuracy, and compliance with grant regulations.
- Maintain grant files, documentation, reporting schedules, and compliance records.
- Assist with grant budget development, modifications, and forecasting activities.
- Collaborate with program managers to monitor grant performance and financial activity.
- Research and interpret federal, state, and private grant regulations and communicate requirements to program staff.
- Reconcile grant-related financial information and assist with tracking program expenditures.
- Support internal and external audits and monitoring reviews related to grant-funded programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in grants administration, grant accounting, program compliance, nonprofit operations, or a related field.
- Experience working with federally funded programs and grant regulations strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of budget tracking, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.