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Falcón Sánchez & Associates, a leading local CPA firm, is looking for a talented Grant Analyst that will add value to our firm and to our clients. Join us as we provide work-life balance during your experience of growth!
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating FEMA Project Worksheets (PWs) and related requests for reimbursements (RFRs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Advances (RFAs) to ensure scope of work and related documentation is complete and accurate. Assist in project close out reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review requests for reimbursements or advance of funds.
- Monitor all grant management, grant accounting, and reconciliation.
- Provide recommendation on requests for reimbursement or advance of funds.
- Assess grant management and claims internal controls and procedures for Puerto Rico and subgrantees.
- Provide the needed support to comply and implement the requirements set forth in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that are related to disaster and recovery matters.
- Provide knowledge and expertise on FEMA, HUD/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Section 428, and other Federal disaster grant and assistance programs.
- Provide knowledge and expertise associated with developing a framework for reconstruction that incorporates resiliency measures to build to a risk-adjusted level.
- Provide knowledge and expertise associated with the environmental review and permitting process with opportunities for accelerated review where appropriate.
- Provide knowledge and expertise associated with procurement and delivery best practices and lean construction practices.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Involves work in the firm's office or on the client's premises. Work on the client's premises may require the use of the Grants Analyst's personal car.
- Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year. High level of overtime may be required to meet grant deadlines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Two (2) – four (4) years of related professional experience.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English & Spanish.
- Knowledge of Basic Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams); Grants Management tools including COR3 Disaster Recovery Solution, FEMA Grants Portal and FEMA Enterprise Identity Management System (EMMIE) highly desirable.
- Previews close out experience (highly desirable)
Equal Opportunity Employer