Job Details

Grants Project Specialist -- 5000

Location:

Providence

Contract type:

Temporary & Contract

Sector:

Salary:

$31.55 - $34.29 Per Hour

Job Ref:

487582

Date published:

28-Aug-2025

Job Title:  Grants Project Specialist - Finance
Location:  Onsite - 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Position Type:  Temporary (6 Months) 
Schedule:  Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (35 hrs/week)

Job description: Summary:
  • Knowledge Services to provide a Finance-Grants Project Specialist to support the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Finance and Operations team.
  • The Finance/Grants Project Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Health for Budget and Finance, provides guidance and support in the development, implementation, and daily management of grant funding.
  • This position will also support the Procurement team by reviewing and entering procurement/spending requests, as well as assisting with various daily administrative tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage accounting functions related to grants, including tracking expenditures, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, funding agency requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders, funding agencies, and auditors.
• Monitor grant budgets and spending to ensure funds are used appropriately and within approved timelines.
• Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations regarding expenditures, plans, activities and operations that may impact budget status.
• Collaborate with program and grants teams to support budget development,
modifications, and closeouts.
• Maintain organized and auditable grant records and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of audit materials and serve as a point of contact during grant audits.
• Support ongoing process improvements to enhance financial tracking, transparency, and accountability.
• Collaborates with other areas of Finance to ensure alignment of activities and
coordinated workflows.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience in grant accounting or financial management, with a focus on federal grants.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal grant regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Education and Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience in Workday.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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