DePelchin Children’s Center
Location
Houston, TX | United States
Job description
Internal Job Title : Fiscal Specialist
Role : Financial Accounting
Classification : Full-time, Exempt
Reports to : Fiscal Manager, Grants and Contracts
Location : Houston, TX
Benefits : Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching retirement
Position Description :
The Fiscal Specialist will provide on-going budget and programmatic monitoring for grant-funded program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Track all grant-related expenditures and reconcile documentation to the agency’s general ledger for each grant.
- Assure appropriateness of all items billed to a funder according to the funder’s fiscal policies.
- Prepare monthly spreadsheets, year-to-date, and balance amounts in a form acceptable to the Agency and/or each funder.
- As necessary, meet with program staff to strategize needed budget transfers that accurately reflect the program and are allowable according to the individual funder.
- Prepare/submit budget transfer requests in a format appropriate for each funding source.
- Review monthly subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to fiscal regulations.
- Ensure the appropriateness and accuracy of allocated expenses.
- Prepare renewal budgets for assigned funders.
- Keep up to date with budget-related policy, requirements, and changes thereof for each assigned funder.
- Follow funder and agency policies and requirements with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare for and coordinate fiscal site/monitoring visits.
- Participate in monthly meetings with grant program staff to provide fiscal feedback about grants and contracts.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual fiscal reports as required by the funder and/or the Agency.
- Prepare fiscal handbooks/manuals required by the agency/grant/contractor
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
- Two (2) years’ experience working in a social service capacity/setting.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software or other web-based database.
- Experience creating data visualizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of non-profit services and programs.
- Possess persuasive, clear, and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.
Work Conditions :
- Environment: Hybrid – Office
- Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Travel: None
DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.
DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.
DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.
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