Grant Coordinator/Finance Clerk | City of Blue Island
POSTED ON JUL 29, 2014 AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Job Description: Grants Coordinator/Finance Clerk Full-time Shift: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $50,000 Annual Salary; competitive benefits package
Department: Finance
Job Summary – Grant Coordinator Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration performs high-level professional work related to grant writing and coordinating grant management activities on a citywide basis.
Grant writing and grant management responsibilities include but NOT limited to: determining grant funding needs for the City of Blue Island; researching and identifying grant funding opportunities from federal, state and private sources; reviewing grant requirements in determining eligibility; providing technical assistance and training to departments in grant writing, preparation and management; providing technical expertise in determining grant compliance requirements; and maintaining centralized reports of citywide grant activity for programs evaluation and auditing.
Job Summary – Finance Clerk Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, performs professional work related to the Finance Department. Finance clerk duties and responsibilities include but NOT limited to: bank reconciliation, management of accounting software, accounts payable, assisting Director of Finance and Administration with miscellaneous duties including annual tax levy, annual appropriation and internal budget, and IMRF wage reconciliation.
Minimum Qualification - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or related field, plus two (2) years’ experience in grant writing, obtaining grants, grant management and governmental finance. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Ability to interpret federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and management. Working knowledge of grant administration systems, processes and budgeting. Ability to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to grant management. Ability to tactfully communicate with others. Skills in organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results. Working knowledge of applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of SmartFusion Accounting Software (preferred). Excellent attention to detail. Ability to meet target deadlines and manage time effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
LOCATION:
City of Blue Island
13051 Greenwood Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States
13051 Greenwood Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Matt Anastasia, Director of Finance and Administration, at mjanastasia@cityofblueisland.org.