Grant Accounting Support Specialist

Surf Internet is seeking a Grant Accounting Support Specialist to provide essential accounting and administrative support for grant-related financial activities. The role involves maintaining grant files, tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining post-award grant files, including grant agreements, budgets, cost summaries, and supporting documentation
• Support the tracking and reconciliation of grant-related expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with coding grant costs accurately in the general ledger in coordination with accounting and project teams
• Help prepare internal financial reports and schedules related to grant activity
• Support the timely preparation of grant reporting materials and supporting documentation for submission
• Perform routine reviews of financial data to identify discrepancies and escalate issues as needed
• Provide support documentation during compliance audits
• Maintain organized electronic and physical grant records in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Assist with documentation requests related to audits, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews
• Track grant deadlines, reporting calendars, and required deliverables
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Project teams to gather required financial and supporting data
• Provide administrative support related to grant compliance processes and internal reviews

Skills

• Basic to intermediate bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and basic data analysis
• Excellent work ethic with a high level of accountability and reliability
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Associate's degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Prior experience supporting telecommunication grants, compliance, or audit-related activities
• Experience working in a multi-department or cross-functional environment

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