We are recruiting a full-time position based remotely (40 hours/week). The Grants Officer will report to Aquaya’s Grant Accountant. This position will primarily work on Aquaya’s U.S. Federal and other awards and subawards. The Grants Officer will provide a crucial link between the technical and finance functions within the project to ensure that Uniform Guidance, as well as internal and project rules and policies are followed in all aspects of program implementation.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assisting with post-award grant compliance, including ensuring costs are within budgets and allowable.
- Ensures grant accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in good order.
- Monitors internal monthly project reports to ensure compliance with U.S. Federal guidelines.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly funder financial reports in a timely manner.
- Assists in the completion of all aspects of the annual Single Audit report.
- Learns and maintains knowledge of current U.S. Federal guidance and issues related to grants and audits of non-profit organizations.
- Adheres to Aquaya policies and procedures and safeguards Aquaya assets.
- Assist the Grant Accountant in developing the U.S. Federal grant compliance capacity of all relevant staff and sub-awardees, providing training and policy guidance as needed.
- Monitor project budget to actual expenditures and report issues encountered to the Grant Accountant.
- Work with the Grant Accountant to ensure the accurate tracking and recording of award expenditures and financial reports.
Criteria for the Grants Officer
The following qualifications are necessary for this position except as noted:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or finance with a recognized organization.
- Excellent computer skills and extensive experience using MS Excel.
- Excellent math skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles pertaining to awards.
- Knowledge of U.S. government policies, procedures, and reporting requirements for U.S. Federal awards, including Uniform Guidance, [2 CFR Sec. 200] is preferred.
- Experience in the fiscal management of prime awards (grants or cooperative agreements) from U.S. Federal government agencies is preferred.
We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Previous work experience working with staff from other countries preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor!
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position, with an initial 3-month probationary period. Aquaya offers competitive wages that are commensurate with experience.
To apply
Please submit your resume via e-mail to [email protected] along with a thoughtful cover letter. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. There will be an additional screening survey and activity once your resume is received.
In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in Aquaya’s mission and activities, and tell us why your skills, background, and accomplishments make you the ideal candidate for this position, specifically highlighting your experience. We will not consider applications without a cover letter. In your e-mail subject line, specify “Grants Officer 2024”. No phone calls, please.