Grants Financial Analyst

Grants Financial Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Grants Financial Specialist for an opportunity in Boston, MA 02111

Position Title : Grants Financial Specialist

Location : Boston, MA 02111

Anticipated Start Date : 1-2 weeks

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration : 5 Months

Job Type : FULL TIME (>

40 HRS WEEKLY) , CONTRACT , ON-SITE

Pay Range : $35.00 / HR - $38.60 / HR

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.

g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Position Description :

Responsibilities including but not limited to :

The Grants Financial Specialist will be responsible for the financial monitoring of the state and federally funded programs identified above.

This oversight includes budget monitoring reconciliation and reporting as well as the development and review of contracts purchase orders invoices and other required financial and legal documentation related to these programs.

This is a position where attention to detail and the ability to multitask is key. The Specialist will work with other members of the team to ensure each completed project is in compliance with all federal and grant specific requirements.

Specific duties will include : - Manage homeland security HMCC Shannon Grant and MAPCs Apartment Wi-Fi Program budget spending to grant guidelines monitoring and reviewing allocations of funds and grant balances

• Draft contracts and purchase orders using provided templates for MAPCs Apartment Wi-Fi Program and assist in this task as needed for the homeland security HMCC and Shannon Grant programs.
• Review vendor invoices and requests from municipal departments for backfill and overtime reimbursement for accuracy before payments are made and ensure appropriate use of funds with timely payment of all vendor invoices and reimbursement requests related to the homeland security HMCC Shannon Grant and MAPCs Apartment Wi-Fi Program grants and
• Complete MAPCs Apartment Wi-Fi Program and HMCC grant reporting requirements to ensure compliance and responsiveness to grant guidelines and requests.

Qualifications :

Candidates for this position should have a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or another related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience such as financial oversight of state or federal grants OR a Masters degree in Accounting Finance Economics or another related field and 1 year of relevant work experience.

Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official MCPPO certification preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills : - Knowledge of federal government grant processes and systems

• Prior experience in public purchasing processes and budget management at the local or state level
• Ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail
• Excellent time management organizational and project management skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner
• Understanding of multi-step processes and how to work within them in a team environment
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
• A professional demeanor and a positive can do attitude with high customer service standards
• Willingness to perform administrative functions as needed such as filing photocopying and database management and
• Advanced computer skills including working with MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook and Adobe.

Benefits :

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.

Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum.

As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information.

BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.

Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229637 when responding to this ad.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$35-$38

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Boston, MA (Onsite)

Job Type

Accounting

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

10 / 29 / 2024