Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist

Location: Louisville, KY

The primary function of the Compliance Specialist (CS) is to ensure the compliance and financial requirements of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) are met. CS will serve as internal liaison to LMG Agency staff, the Louisville Accelerator Team, and grantee organizations in their roles as they relate to grant compliance.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

Related bachelor’s degree

Three years of grant, government, compliance, finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial reporting systems and other computer system applications

Ability to understand regulatory compliance in relation to federal and state funding

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review grantee invoices for compliance with budget, grant agreement, and local and federal requirements.
• Initiate and track grantee payments
• Provide other work related to the grantee workflow to ensure compliance among LMG agencies and grantees.
• Maintain grantee and expenditure files according to established conventions to ensure all files are audit ready
• Review government contracts for eligibility
• Oversee LMG Agency approved expenditures to ensure all are consistently aligned with grants and program budget throughout the grant/fund period
• Work with LMG Agencies to develop and implement processes to ensure grant compliance
• Provide compliance update reports to management as needed
• Provide technical assistance to agencies and grantees regarding grant activity, reimbursements and required funding source reporting
• Participate in staff meetings and development activities as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

• Analyzes accounts, statements and reports to ensure transactions are recorded according to accounting principles and resolves discrepancies
• Prepares correspondence and documents and completes special projects
• Prepares financial reports in relation to compliance of the ARP recipients
• Provides reimbursements and required funding source reporting
• Meets with departments and establishes compliance procedures for grants
• Develops and maintains communication and effective working relationships within LMG Agencies

Eight Eleven Group (DBA Calculated Hire) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws