Fiscal and Grants Coordinator
District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA)
The Finance and Grants Coordinator is responsible for fostering the work of the Association and the Association’s members through the management of fiscal activities associated with grant programs and operational systems.
The Finance and Grants Coordinator will achieve success by:
- Working with the Association’s team and leaders in the day-to-day fiscal accountability.
- Entering accounting journal entries and work with the VP of Finance and Administration to close month end.
- Providing administrative office support as needed.
- Adapting to process changes as needed.
- Demonstrating the ability to be detail-oriented and serve a fiscal quality assurance for fiscal operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grants Coordination
- Support all departments in researching and identifying grant programs.
- Working with all departments in an administrative capacity in staging the execution of grant applications, through setting timelines and mapping key deliverables.
Fiscal Accountant and Administrative Support
- Assist with financial data entry and general bookkeeping.
- Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying accuracy of information.
- Prepare receipts, vouchers, and invoices as needed.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Assist with updating and maintaining financial records.
- Prepare spreadsheets for data entry, including budgets, and accounting information.
- Take direction from and report to the VP of Finance and Administration.
- Independently prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Assist with audits as necessary.
- Adhere to current accounting/finance laws and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or equivalent degree and experience to be successful in this position.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to coordinate basic project tasks.
- Ability to facilitate large and small meetings to achieve results.
- Basic understanding grants management.
- Entry to immediate level of financial and accounting principles.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and motivation skills.
- Strong skills in collaboration.
- Strong sense of personal and professional integrity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. The position requires working in an office environment with the usual office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and computers. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups. The incumbent may carry materials/equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. on occasion. The incumbent is required to read and respond to documents in hard copy and electronic form. The position requires occasional travel to member facilities and meetings requiring transportation. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to employment.