Senior Accountant / Fiscal Analyst - Block Grant Planner / Writer (Central Office)

Job Responsibilities

• Research and work with key agency personnel to write all grant abstracts and narratives needed for any federal and non-federal notice of awards relevant to our agency mission.
• Aid and collaborate with key agency personnel to write all grant proposals for the Community Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG).
• Perform all administrative aspects of the Community Mental Health Block Grant, including giving guidance on allowable costs related to the grant and developing relationships with federal program officials and vendors/subrecipients under the MHBG.
• Prepare and submit all programmatic reporting, and work with Grants Administration staff on financial reporting.
• Work with upper management and Grants Administration for budget and allocation of grant award.
• Assist in serving as agency liaison during any project review and/or audit.
• Forecast agency annual budgets for MHBG and maintain monthly updates.
• Perform all financial duties required for Subrecipient/Contractor Monitoring on federal grants, including compiling, developing, and maintaining records of subrecipients/contractors, conducting desk reviews, and working with programmatic staff for education and informing all subrecipients/contractors of all regulations and policies.
• Serve as administrator for the GAC and GRC. Circulate all internal grant application packets for approval. Keep records and maintain pending folders. Perform weekly research and internet searches for potential grant possibilities that are within the scope of DBHDD-OMH and relate that information to DBHDD staff.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grant Writing experience or certificate preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.