Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator
Full Time Days | 40 hours per week
Remote - Ohio Residents Only
Starting salary at $60,000/year, based on experience
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator based out of our home office in Columbus, Ohio.
The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.
The Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for Reviewing grant agreements and budgets to understand required billing, reporting, and compliance activities and to ensure LSS and its subsidiaries comply with funder requirements. Analyzes grant activity to ensure revenues and related expenditures are properly recorded. Stewards the grant workflow and drives internal processing corrections and enhancements, as needed. Ensures allowable administrative costs are maximized in accordance with each grant contract. Coordinates routine and special finance projects and oversees the day-to-day operations of financial applications and related processes. Tracks compliance-related activities and ensures they are completed within funder deadlines
What will I do as a Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services:
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Prepares and accurately records grant billings and monitors cash collections. Coordinates collection of aged receivables.
- Manages the monthly closing process to ensure timely production of grant financial reporting, including monthly preparation and review of balance sheet and statement of activities
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Analyzes financial reports to ensure grant activity is properly recorded, with grant revenue and expenses reflected accurately.
- Ensures pertinent grant documents are captured in NetSuite and monitors agreement uploads into contract management systems.
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Provides leadership, training, and coaching to finance staff in the area of grants, as needed.
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Advocates for systems, policies, and procedures that continuously improve accuracy, timeliness, and documentation. Champions information systems and integrations that promote efficiency and support organizational growth.
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Assists with annual external financial, single, and grantor audits of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and related subsidiaries and maintains appropriate records and reconciliations to support amounts recorded in the financial records and grant billings.
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Fosters strong relationships with senior management and program directors to facilitate communication and improve the accuracy of financial operations and results. Proactively educates operating managers on the use of fiscal management tools, such as NetSuite, to improve performance and safeguard organizational
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Assists the Director of Finance with the timely filing of reports with government agencies and follows the reporting and compliance standards of such agencies. Submits timely reports to
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Adheres to a high standard of customer service and is a key role model and mentor for staff.
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Keeps current on developments to ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and regulatory requirements and is applied consistently throughout the organization.
Requirements for a Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services:
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
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Three to five years of experience in fund accounting, especially related to grants, and financial reporting.
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Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Experience with NetSuite or other financial reporting software is strongly preferred.
As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.
Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:
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Health insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
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Dental and Vision insurance
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Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
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Health Savings Account
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PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on individualsthe community
About Lutheran Social Services:
We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
