Grants Analyst

Salary : $46,224.00 – $61,632.00 Annually

Location : Thousand Palms, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1800347

Division: Administration

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 07/07/2023

Closing Date: 7/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary
Under direct supervision of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager, and in collaboration with project managers and other team members, the Grants Analyst supports implementation and monitoring of grants, progress reporting , and completing the project closeout. The incumbent identifies, monitors, analyses and reconciles variances, as well as monitors project expenses and cashflows for multiple grants. Success in this role requires building and applying analytical skills and effective coordination with other team members and stakeholders across various organizations. This position is represented by the Teamsters Union.
Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare and submit grant applications through various platforms, prepare monthly expenditure schedules for drawdown, claim reimbursement, book bank transfers, and prepare fund requests.
2. Research documentation as needed to properly and accurately prepare reports required by funding partners. Coordinate with other departments to gather required information and maintain the accuracy of invoicing, account information, multiple grant balances, and project data. Provides information as needed for project closeout. Coordinate with funding partners to ensure consistency in compliance reporting requirements. Answer questions or concerns from SunLine staff and Stakeholders regarding grants.
3. Monitor project program reports and provide accurate reporting information to include project budgets, expenses, and cashflows to funding agencies consistent with compliance reporting requirements.
4. Participate in intradepartmental auditing processes and prepare reports on findings for direct supervisor. Identify issues and escalate as needed to upper management.
5. Assist with a variety of financial and operational audits providing technical assistance and documentation as backup support.
6. Perform other related functions, tasks and duties as assigned or requested.

OTHER DUTIES
Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with SunLine’s project needs, and goals.
Assist in annual activities, including but not limited to: Archive storage, annual financial audit and various SunLine and community charity events.
Clearly articulate specific and relevant information about his or her job as well as the work in general.

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, engineering, or a related field desired. Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in public administration, transportation planning, accounting, grants management and/or administration, contract administration, project accounting, or related work experience, or combination of education, training and or proven experience in an analytical role with a financial focus.
Supplemental Information
Disclaimer: This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

All applicants are subject to SunLine Transit agency employment requirements, including our Physical. Drug and Alcohol testing program and Background check.

Nepotism Policy: Recruitment shall be conducted consistent with the Agency’s nepotism policy, which is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at 760-343-3456, ext. 1609.

SunLine Transit Agency reserves the right to select the best qualified of the persons applying for vacant positions.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The SunLine Transit Agency (STA) offers an attractive benefits package. Full time* employees receive the following benefits:

• Health: STA offers options between six (6) HMO’s or three (3) PPO’s, at a small cost to the employee
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental: Two options of an HMO (100% company paid) or an POS at a small cost to the employee
• Vision: The vision plan is 100% company paid
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation Program available
• Holidays, vacation, & sick time
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and dependents.
• Direct Deposit available
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and immediate family members
• STA Pension:Fully vested after five (5) years of service

*Part time employees are offered a slightly different package.