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We are seeking a self-starter to manage, monitor, and audit federal, state, and local grant expenses for fiscal compliance. You will collaborate closely with our accounting and clinical teams to submit grant proposals, and ensure all disbursements and online reporting meet ADM Board and regulatory guidelines.
Employment Status Full Time Fair Labor Standard Act Status Non Exempt
Civil Service Status Classified
Department Operations Reports to Associate Director of Operations
Job Code 5258 Position Number 535258001
EEO & Salary Classification Paraprofessional B Salary Pay Grade Two
General Overview
Under supervision of the Associate Director of Operations, provides accounting and administrative support for financial activity and reporting of all federal, state and local grant awards. Provides accounting support to the Accounting Department staff to ensure fiscal compliance. Work often involves problem solving, investigative activities and analysis as well as interaction with internal staff, provider staff and grantor staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADM Board will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and incumbent employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Grants Support:
o Ensure compliance with all governing and oversight policies such as but not limited to: ADM
Board, State agencies, Federal agencies, etc.
o Research and recommend planning and procedural changes related to specific grant and/or
allocation of a specific grant.
o Identify compliance provisions within the grant contract; monitor and respond to possible
risks that could threaten the contract or grant stability.
o Communicate with management team, contract provider staff and grant representatives.
Attend meetings with provider agencies and staff to address the grant and/or concerns with
the contract, problem resolution and education.
o Work amiably and cooperate with co-workers and the community.
o Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as
required to meet workload demands.
o Complete and all additional duties as requested or assigned.
Fiscal:
o Review and audit grant disbursements in accordance with all policies and procedures.
o Work with the Associate Director of Operations and Accounting Department staff to prepare
invoices and bill grantor agencies.
o Manage, monitor and track all federal, state and local grant expenses for fiscal compliance in
coordination with the Accounting Department staff.
o Work jointly with clinical and accounting staff to develop budgets and financial reporting
documents for the proposal of new grants as well existing grants.
o Assist in facilitating on-line grant submission(s) including on-line grant reporting.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
The listing of duties and requirements listed in this description should in no manner imply that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by the employee who fills this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. The outline of responsibilities above may vary without materially changing either the job classification or pay grade.
Scope of Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Equipment Operated
Computer; copier; printer; telephone and other standard office equipment/software.
Contacts with Others
Community, County, State and ADM Board Service Providers' representatives, vendors, auditors, clients, general public.
Confidential Data
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established procedures.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical office environment with minimal exposure to dirt and dust and occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate with typical office sounds and conversations of others able to be heard throughout the office area.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, and frequently talks and hears when working with job contacts. The employee frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing and reading a computer screen and documents.
o Ability to safely and successfully perform the position's essential duties and responsibilities
consistent with ADA, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other federal, state and local
standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productive standards.
o Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other
federal, state and local standards.
o Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
o Must be able to listen and speak clearly on the telephone.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
o Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting; payroll administration;
grant and budgetary compliance, standard office practices and procedures.
o Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data; accurately post information to reports;
work independently; develop and maintain effective working relationships with job contacts;
maintain confidential and sensitive information.
o Skill in performing mathematical calculations including decimals, percentages and fractions;
data entry and general typing; application of Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel; Kronos, and other job software such as Kronos Timekeeping Management System; operation of standard office equipment; verbal and written communications.
Qualifications
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
o Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field. Three to five years of fiscal
experience in an office setting, preferred.
o Knowledge of managing multiple grants preferred.
o Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software, specifically Excel.
o Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original
appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and
Control Act requirements.
Professional licensure or certification requirement
o This position does not require a professional license or certification.
Certifications
o A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Employee Understanding and Agreement
I understand, and will perform to the expected performance standard, the duties and requirements specified in this position description.
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Date Signed ________ Date of Next Review 01/01/2028
Date Approved 09/01/21 Version Date 7/20/2026