City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Grants Analyst - CDBG
City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Summary
Position is responsible for the general financial oversight and analysis of assigned federal grant program(s). Establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal City/County departments, federal government offices, and organizations receiving funding. Incumbent helps to establish and to ensure that policies and procedures for the department and city are adhered to in an effective manner. Independent judgment used on a regular basis. Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license. Position reports to the Manager Grants.
Agency Summary The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people are businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains accurate balances of expenditures and revenue by project and grant
Enters data, runs reports, and sets up federal draws using the Housing and Urban Development financial data entry system, integrated disbursement, and information system (IDIS)
Authorizes claims/expenditures and documentation prior to payment. Analyzes supporting justification and makes recommendations for approval or denial
Processes claims for payment by creating receiver in PeopleSoft Financial System
Provides revenue coding to the Controller’s Office
Prepares information for and responds to internal and external auditors
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles grant structure for new and old projects
Sets up and maintains databases and spreadsheets associated with grant management
Reconciles grant accounts on a monthly basis
Performs on-site monitoring of organizations/developers that receive grant awards from the department
Prepares financial reports for the Department CFO, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Controller’s Office
Sets up contract or projects in PeopleSoft ensuring accuracy of grant coding
Resolves any problems encountered in processing or posting claims
Ensures that policies for the department and City are adhered to in an effective manner
Assists with analyzing and evaluating quarterly reports submitted by grantees
Creates Standard Operating Procedures and other documents for grant programs
Participates and assists in providing training opportunities to community partners
Makes recommendations for process and procedure improvements
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting Principles, or related field with two (2) years of work experience. Each year of direct work experience may be substituted for each year of education.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft office required. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with city colleagues and work in a team environment. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is required as well as willingness to cross train. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting Principles, or related field with one (1) year of work experience. Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft office required. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with city colleagues and work in a team environment. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is required as well as willingness to cross train. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office.
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Agency Summary The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people are businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains accurate balances of expenditures and revenue by project and grant
Enters data, runs reports, and sets up federal draws using the Housing and Urban Development financial data entry system, integrated disbursement, and information system (IDIS)
Authorizes claims/expenditures and documentation prior to payment. Analyzes supporting justification and makes recommendations for approval or denial
Processes claims for payment by creating receiver in PeopleSoft Financial System
Provides revenue coding to the Controller’s Office
Prepares information for and responds to internal and external auditors
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles grant structure for new and old projects
Sets up and maintains databases and spreadsheets associated with grant management
Reconciles grant accounts on a monthly basis
Performs on-site monitoring of organizations/developers that receive grant awards from the department
Prepares financial reports for the Department CFO, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Controller’s Office
Sets up contract or projects in PeopleSoft ensuring accuracy of grant coding
Resolves any problems encountered in processing or posting claims
Ensures that policies for the department and City are adhered to in an effective manner
Assists with analyzing and evaluating quarterly reports submitted by grantees
Creates Standard Operating Procedures and other documents for grant programs
Participates and assists in providing training opportunities to community partners
Makes recommendations for process and procedure improvements
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting Principles, or related field with two (2) years of work experience. Each year of direct work experience may be substituted for each year of education.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft office required. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with city colleagues and work in a team environment. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is required as well as willingness to cross train. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting Principles, or related field with one (1) year of work experience. Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft office required. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with city colleagues and work in a team environment. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is required as well as willingness to cross train. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office.
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