The Grants Specialist provides specialized services in public grants administration, including reporting and financial accounting for the Hawaiʻi Business Unit in the Western Division. S/he has a high level of expertise in his/her area(s) of specialization. S/he administers and maintains public grants administration in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices. The Grants Specialist provides assistance to staff and responds to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.
The Grants Specialist is the primary point of contact and is directly responsible for the administration of all aspects of publicly funded awards, including review of proposals and preparation of budgets, set-up in central finance systems, preparation and submission of all invoices and financial reports to agencies, and maintenance of master agreement files. Works closely with project managers to ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met and properly documented, and communicates directly with agency contracting officers to clarify or negotiate financial and administrative requirements. The Grants Specialist is also directly responsible for the administrative aspects of grants out to grantee organizations, including assistance with due diligence activities, preparation and revision of agreements, review of invoices and financial reports, and maintenance of grant files.
Preferred position location is one of the established Hawaiʻi TNC offices, but other locations may be considered. This position will provide grants support to various programs within the Hawaiʻi Business Unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
2) Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
3) Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
4) Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
5) Experience with fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
6) Experience, coursework or other training with applicable U.S. Federal government circulars (OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, A-133, Uniform Guidance), state and local regulations, and standard contract clauses.
