So Others Might Eat/ SOME Hiring for Grants and Contracts Assistant at Washington, DC  Full Time

SOME (So Others Might Eat) exists to help homeless and poor individuals and families in Washington, DC. Our more than 30 programs throughout the District provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

COVID-19 Considerations: SOME (So Others Might Eat) currently has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination and boosters, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted upon review by human resources. Should you be offered and accept a position within SOME, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and boosters or request the appropriate medical or religious exemption as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a full-time Grant and Contracts Assistant to support our Reimbursement department at our office on O St NW Washington DC.

Position Description: The Grant and Contract Assistant will assist in the financial management and accounting of all SOME Government grants and contract revenue. The Grant and Contract Assistant will also provide support to the Senior Accountant – Grants and Contractor Administrator to ensure the submission of invoices, collection and distribution of reports, compliance monitoring, and relationship management.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or similar field OR Minimum 3 years of equivalent job-related experience.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree; and 3+ years experience working with government grants and contracts. Ability to interpret contract and grant terms and conditions

Required License/Certification: N/A

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Great Plains
• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of staff, both orally and in writing
• Analytical ability
• Time management skills, with the ability to deliver against deadlines

Expected Contributions:

• Reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state, and federal funding requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for granting authorities and annual reports.
• Prepare budget proposals for grant applications. Oversee monthly invoicing process, including creating, reviewing, and submitting monthly invoices, providing Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Customer Service over the invoicing process, and ensuring that deadlines are met, and tasks are completed. Review monthly contracts, grant invoicing, and reporting to ensure timely drawdown of funding.
• Facilitates meetings and is responsible for developing agendas to achieve stated group goals, documenting progress, agreements, and issues, and providing follow-up assistance to groups. Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Coordinates with other units to collect information, analyze data, and prepare monthly reports.
• Manage renewal process for grant finances and act as liaison with auditors for Federal Funds A133 audit. key information gathering for the government grants and performing weekly grant collection activities

Reports to: Grants & Contracts Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.